Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) worth $4.6 million (171 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.0 million.
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 | $4.6M | 171 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 273 t |
Where South Africa imports pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Taiwan (22%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 43% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 22% |
| United States | $326K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $198K | 4.3% |
| India | $162K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $99K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $76K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.61 per kg, close to the world average of $22.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) worth $1.8 million (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), Namibia (12%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $384K | 21% |
| Namibia | $225K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $160K | 8.8% |
| Zambia | $132K | 7.2% |
| Canada | $124K | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $98K | 5.4% |
| Botswana | $80K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $54K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $52K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) imports (HS 8467.19): 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 8467.19: Tools: for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type.
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Taiwan (22%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.61 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $22.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary)?
The HS code for pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) is subheading 8467.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8467 page.
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