South Africa - Power Tools - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingIn 2023, South Africa Imports Power Tools Valued at An Average of $72 Million
South Africa Power Tool Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of power tools decreased by -7.1% to 2M units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 3.5M units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, power tool imports declined modestly to $72M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $96M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Power Tool in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 41.0 | 39.4 | 36.6 | 30.9 | 38.6 | 46.2 | 41.1 | 35.8 | 70.3 | 47.3 | 47.9 |
| Germany | 13.6 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Austria | 2.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Malaysia | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Japan | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| France | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Romania | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Hungary | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Russia | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | N/A |
| Others | 7.3 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 5.4 |
| Total | 74.8 | 73.3 | 70.8 | 58.1 | 72.0 | 76.5 | 63.5 | 54.7 | 96.4 | 72.7 | 72.3 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (1.7M units) constituted the largest power tool supplier to South Africa, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, power tool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (69K units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (53K units), with a 2.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+2.4% per year) and Germany (-7.8% per year).
In value terms, China ($48M) constituted the largest supplier of power tools to South Africa, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($5.9M), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.0% per year) and Austria (+6.4% per year).
Imports by Type
In-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers (994K units), drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (807K units) and saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (174K units) were the main products of power tool imports to South Africa.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, power tools with the largest imports in South Africa were in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers ($41M), drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor ($26M) and saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor ($5.8M).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the power tool price stood at $37 per unit (CIF, South Africa), rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 148%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $79 per unit. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($111 per unit), while the price for China ($28 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28241113 - Electromechanical hand drills operated without an external source of power
- Prodcom 28241115 - Electropneumatic drills of all kinds for working in the hand
- Prodcom 28241117 - Electromechanical hand drills of all kinds (excluding those operated without an external source of power, e lectropneumatic)
- Prodcom 28241123 - Electromechanical chainsaws
- Prodcom 28241125 - Electromechanical circular saws
- Prodcom 28241127 - Electromechanical handsaws (excluding chainsaws, circular saws)
- Prodcom 28241133 -
- Prodcom 28241135 -
- Prodcom 28241150 - Grinders, sanders and planers, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, operating with an external source of power
- Prodcom 28241180 - Electromechanical hedge trimmers and lawn edge cutters
- Prodcom 28241190 -
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
