Saw blades (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saw blades (other) by South Africa reached $5.6 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $5.6M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 615 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 747 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 623 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 865 t |
Where South Africa imports saw blades (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 67% |
| South Korea | $448K | 8% |
| Italy | $311K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $279K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $239K | 4.3% |
| United States | $118K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $116K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $64K | 1.2% |
| India | $41K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 40% below the world average of $17.75, 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.
Saw blades (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.7 million of saw blades (other) in 2024 (300 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (19%), Botswana (18%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $318K | 19% |
| Botswana | $298K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $177K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $159K | 9.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $148K | 8.8% |
| Zambia | $138K | 8.2% |
| Lesotho | $102K | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 5.2% |
| Malawi | $41K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa saw blades (other) imports (HS 8202.99): 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 8202.99: Tools, hand: saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202.
Common questions
What is the value of saw blades (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported saw blades (other) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply saw blades (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of saw blades (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $17.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saw blades (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export saw blades (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for saw blades (other)?
The HS code for saw blades (other) is subheading 8202.99. 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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