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SADC: Hand Tools Market 2024

Hand Tools Market Size in SADC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the SADC hand tools market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Hand Tools Production in SADC

In value terms, hand tools production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand Tools Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of hand tools were exported in SADC; waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand tools exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest hand tools supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, hand tools exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Tools Imports

Imports in SADC

Hand tools imports shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Mozambique, Angola and Tanzania, together accounting for 65% of total consumption. South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mozambique and Angola.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest hand tools supplier in SADC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia, with a 1% share of total exports.
In value terms, South Africa constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools in SADC, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 9.6% share.
In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $7,910 per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year.
In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $3,527 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hand tools market in SADC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25731010 - Spades and shovels
  • Prodcom 25731020 -
  • Prodcom 25731030 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes
  • Prodcom 25731040 - Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools (excluding ice axes)
  • Prodcom 25731050 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) (excluding secateur type scissors with secateur blades with finger rings, pruning knives)
  • Prodcom 25731060 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar twohanded shears
  • Prodcom 25731070 -
  • Prodcom 25732010 - Hand saws (excluding hand saws with a self-contained motor)
  • Prodcom 25732020 - Band saw blades
  • Prodcom 25732030 - Circular saw blades with steel working parts (including slotting or slitting saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25732050 - Circular saw blades with non-steel working parts (including slitting or slotting saw blades, parts)
  • Prodcom 25732093 - Straight saw blades for working metal
  • Prodcom 25732095 -
  • Prodcom 25732099 -
  • Prodcom 25733013 - Files, rasps and similar tools (excluding punches and files for machine tools)
  • Prodcom 25733015 -
  • Prodcom 25733017 -
  • Prodcom 25733023 - Metal cutting shears and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733025 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools excluding punches and files for machine tools, machinetype metal cutting shears and office perforating punches, t icket punches
  • Prodcom 25733033 - Non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733035 - Adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733037 - Interchangeable spanner sockets
  • Prodcom 25733053 - Drilling, threading or tapping hand tools excluding interchangeable hand tools, machine-tools or power-operated hand tools, pneumatic tools or hand tools with a selfcontained motor
  • Prodcom 25733055 - Hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal
  • Prodcom 25733057 - Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood
  • Prodcom 25733063 - Screwdrivers
  • Prodcom 25733065 - Household hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733073 - Other tools for masons, moulders, cement workers, plasterers and painters
  • Prodcom 25733077 - Other hand tools (including cartridge operated riveting) w allplugging and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733083 - Blow lamps (excluding gas-operated welding appliances)
  • Prodcom 25733085 - Vices, clamps and the like
  • Prodcom 25733087 - Anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks (excluding grindstones and the like presented separately)
  • Prodcom 25732097 - Saw blades with working part of base metal (excluding band saw blades, circular saw blades, musical saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25733016 - Pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers and tweezers for nonmedical use and similar hand tools, of base metal

Country coverage:

  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Comoros
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Seychelles
  • South Africa
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in SADC, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Angola
    • Botswana
    • Comoros
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Lesotho
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mauritius
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Seychelles
    • South Africa
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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