Manual saws imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported manual saws worth $2.5 million (524 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 431 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 614 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 510 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 501 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 494 t |
Where South Africa imports manual saws from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 62% |
| United Kingdom | $313K | 13% |
| South Korea | $87K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $84K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $55K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $46K | 1.8% |
| United States | $45K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual saws exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported manual saws worth $871 thousand (134 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (19%), Eswatini (16%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $167K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $141K | 16% |
| Namibia | $139K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $122K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $71K | 8.1% |
| Zambia | $64K | 7.3% |
| Malawi | $54K | 6.2% |
| Lesotho | $41K | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 4.1% |
| Seychelles | $12K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manual saws imports (HS 8202.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8202.10: Tools, hand: hand saws.
Common questions
What is the value of manual saws imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported manual saws worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual saws to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual saws to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manual saws?
Yes. South Africa exported $871 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Eswatini and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual saws?
The HS code for manual saws is subheading 8202.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8202 page.
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