Hand saws imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported hand saws worth $2.7 million (413 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 553 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 345 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 336 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 108 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hand saws from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 64% |
| South Africa | $650K | 24% |
| Spain | $106K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $36K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 69% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 8.8% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 6.5% |
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 6.3% |
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 4.3% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 3.1% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, 55% below the world average of $14.81, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hand saws worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand saws to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8202.99 (69% of the value) and 8202.20 (9%).
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