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Hand tools

R11 million government market · 48 suppliers · FY 2025/26

The market for hand tools in government procurement is substantial, with about R105 million spent in total. This market is relatively stable, with no year-over-year growth, which could indicate a steady demand for your products if you decide to enter it. You'll be competing with around 48 other suppliers, so it's a moderately crowded space, but there's still room for your business to make an impact, especially if you're a black-owned, women-owned, or youth-owned organisation, as these groups receive a significant portion of the allocation, with black-owned businesses getting over 52% of the spend. To get a foothold in this market, consider getting your B-BBEE level verified, as this could give you a competitive edge when bidding for government contracts. Now would be a good time to analyse your organisation's capabilities and see how you can tailor your offerings to meet the government's hand tool needs.

ProTenders Intelligence, powered by National Treasury BAS data

Market Size

R11M

Suppliers

48

Departments

6

Avg Transaction

R191K

B-BBEE Allocation

Black Owned

52.4%

R6M

Women Owned

24.7%

R3M

Youth Owned

18.4%

R2M

Disabled Owned

0.3%

R33K

Spending Trend

2018/19
R1M
2019/20
R7M
2020/21
R10M
2021/22
R22M
2022/23
R40M
2023/24
R26M
2024/25
R42M
2025/26
R11M

By Province

Data from National Treasury BAS · Hand tools · 48 suppliers across 6 departments · FY 2025/26

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