South Africa: Garden Tool Market 2025

Garden Tool Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African garden tool market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Garden tool consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garden Tool Production in South Africa

In value terms, garden tool production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Garden tool production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garden Tool Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of garden tools, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, garden tool exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of garden tool exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Zambia, Swaziland, Nigeria and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X) were the largest markets for garden tool exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zambia, Mozambique and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average garden tool export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Garden Tool Imports

Imports into South Africa

Garden tool imports into South Africa surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garden tool imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of garden tool to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garden tool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garden tools to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garden tool import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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