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South Africa: Market for Hand-Operated Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools 2025

Market Size for Hand-Operated Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools in South Africa

After two years of decline, the South African market for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools increased by 3.5% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Hand-Operated Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools in South Africa

In value terms, production of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hand-Operated Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools decreased by -19.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools from South Africa, together comprising 50% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tool exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +48.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hand-Operated Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tool supplier to South Africa, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+37.2% per year) and India (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools to South Africa, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+43.6% per year) and Germany (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 34% share of global consumption. Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Pakistan, Germany, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.
The country with the largest volume of production of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools was China, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, production of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.5% share.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tool to South Africa, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.
In value terms, Lesotho, Botswana and Democratic Republic of the Congo constituted the largest markets for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tool exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 58% of total exports.
In 2021, the average export price for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools amounted to $6,194 per ton, flattening at the previous year.
The average import price for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tools stood at $6,312 per ton in 2021, growing by 2.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for hand-operated drilling, threading or tapping tool in South Africa. 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 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

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

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

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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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. 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

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    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
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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