Socket wrenches imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of socket wrenches by South Africa reached $5.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 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 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 898 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 682 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 883 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 758 t |
Where South Africa imports socket wrenches from
Taiwan alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 50% |
| China | $1.9M | 33% |
| Germany | $317K | 5.3% |
| United States | $108K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $75K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $70K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $61K | 1% |
| India | $56K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $43K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.85, 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.
Socket wrenches exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.7 million of socket wrenches in 2024 (298 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (22%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $819K | 22% |
| Namibia | $455K | 12% |
| Botswana | $431K | 12% |
| Zambia | $411K | 11% |
| Belgium | $313K | 8.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $288K | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $184K | 5% |
| Liberia | $173K | 4.7% |
| Eswatini | $115K | 3.1% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa socket wrenches imports (HS 8204.20): 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 8204.20: Tools, hand: interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of socket wrenches imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported socket wrenches worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply socket wrenches to South Africa?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (32%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of socket wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of socket wrenches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export socket wrenches?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for socket wrenches?
The HS code for socket wrenches is subheading 8204.20. 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 8204 page.
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