Power tool imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported power tool worth $131.2 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $168.5 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 | $131.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $139.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $143.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $168.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $103.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $120.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $143.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $138.1M | 6.5K t |
Where South Africa imports power tool from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.7M | 61% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $8.9M | 6.8% |
| United States | $5.0M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills | 29% |
| 8467.89 | Tools: for working in the hand, (other than chain saws), hydraulic or with self-contained non-electric motor, (not pneumatic) | 20% |
| 8467.21 | Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds | 20% |
| 8467.81 | Tools: for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor | 9.2% |
| 8467.99 | Tools: for working in the hand, parts thereof for other than chain saws and pneumatic tools | 6.1% |
| 8467.11 | Tools: for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion) | 4.7% |
| 8467.22 | Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws | 4.2% |
| 8467.19 | Tools: for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.82 per kg, 24% below the world average of $16.84, 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.
Power tool exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $24.6 million of power tool in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (15%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.6M | 15% |
| Namibia | $3.0M | 12% |
| Botswana | $2.9M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.6M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| Eswatini | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| Lesotho | $886K | 3.6% |
| United States | $596K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $558K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported power tool worth $131.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($79.7 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.82 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of power tool to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.1 million in 2017 to $131.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $168.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export power tool?
Yes. South Africa exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $106.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (29% of the value) and 8467.89 (20%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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