HS Code:
Hand sieves and hand riddles, classified under HS Code 9604.00, are manually operated tools used for separating materials based on size, typically in construction, gardening, agriculture, or small-scale industrial applications. These products are essential for tasks such as sifting soil, sand, gravel, or other granular materials. The global trade of hand sieves and riddles is relatively niche compared to other industrial or consumer goods, but it serves critical functions in specific sectors. The market is influenced by factors such as raw material availability, labor costs, and demand from developing economies with active construction and agricultural sectors.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local manufacturers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand in developing economies
Increased construction and agricultural activities in regions like Africa and Southeast Asia are driving demand for affordable hand tools, boosting exports from low-cost manufacturing hubs like China and India.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable materials
Manufacturers are increasingly using recycled metals and eco-friendly coatings for hand sieves and riddles, aligning with global sustainability trends and influencing consumer preferences in developed markets.
2020-2022
Automation reducing demand in industrial applications
The adoption of automated sieving equipment in large-scale industries is reducing the demand for hand-operated tools in certain markets, particularly in developed economies.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced updated safety and material standards for hand tools, including sieves and riddles, to ensure user safety and environmental compliance.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU market must adapt to stricter regulations, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring higher quality products.
A new trade agreement has reduced tariffs on hand tools, including sieves and riddles, between India and several African nations, fostering export growth.
July 2022
Indian manufacturers are expected to see a significant increase in market share in African countries, intensifying competition with Chinese exporters.
The United States initiated an anti-dumping investigation into hand sieve imports from certain Asian countries, alleging unfair pricing practices.
September 2022
Potential tariffs could reshape the supply chain, benefiting domestic manufacturers or alternative suppliers from non-targeted regions.