Secateurs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of secateurs by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (113 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 113 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 141 t |
Where South Africa imports secateurs from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Taiwan (20%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $695K | 33% |
| Taiwan | $415K | 20% |
| Italy | $225K | 11% |
| Germany | $181K | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $165K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $151K | 7.1% |
| Portugal | $145K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $89K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1% |
| France | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.72 per kg, 49% above the world average of $12.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa secateurs imports (HS 8201.50): 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 8201.50: Tools, hand: one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears).
Common questions
What is the value of secateurs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported secateurs worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply secateurs to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($695 thousand), followed by Taiwan (20%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of secateurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.72 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of secateurs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for secateurs?
The HS code for secateurs is subheading 8201.50. 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 8201 page.
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