HS Code:
The Spades and Shovels, and Parts Thereof category (HS Code: 8201.10) includes hand tools such as spades, shovels, and their respective parts, primarily used in agriculture, construction, and gardening. These tools are essential for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials like soil, sand, and gravel. This category encompasses a range of products made from various materials (e.g., steel, wood, and composite materials) and caters to both professional and household use. Global trade in this category is influenced by agricultural demand, construction activities, and seasonal gardening trends.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like NAFTA/USMCA and EU Single Market)
Rising demand for ergonomic and lightweight tools
Manufacturers are innovating with composite materials and designs to reduce user fatigue, increasing demand in developed markets.
2021-2022
Growth in urban gardening and landscaping
Increased sales of household spades and shovels in urban areas, particularly in North America and Europe.
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable production
Growing preference for tools made from recycled materials or sustainably sourced wood, influencing trade patterns towards eco-certified suppliers.
2022
The United States Department of Commerce imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 8% on Chinese-made spades and shovels to counteract unfairly low pricing.
March 2023
This has led to a shift in imports towards other countries like India and Vietnam, diversifying supply chains for US buyers.
New EU regulations under the Green Deal mandate stricter environmental standards for tool production, affecting imports from non-compliant countries.
July 2023
Exporters must adapt to eco-friendly practices, increasing production costs but also opening markets for sustainable products.
China announced investments in automated manufacturing for hand tools, aiming to increase export volumes of spades and shovels by 10% annually.
January 2023
This could further solidify China's dominance in the market, potentially lowering prices but increasing competition for other exporters.