Vices and clamps imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported vices and clamps worth $9.9 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 836 t |
Where Angola imports vices and clamps from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Portugal (14%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 25% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $1.1M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $898K | 9.1% |
| France | $852K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $328K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $297K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $220K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $141K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 49% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 13% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 11% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 8.1% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 7.1% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 5.3% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 5.1% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 66% below the world average of $8.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vices and clamps exports from Angola
Exports of vices and clamps by Angola reached $972 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $577K | 59% |
| Namibia | $117K | 12% |
| United States | $79K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $49K | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $45K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $13K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $10K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola vices and clamps imports (HS 8205): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8205: Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks.
Common questions
What is the value of vices and clamps imported by Angola?
Angola imported vices and clamps worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $8.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vices and clamps to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Angola exported $972 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Namibia and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (49% of the value) and 8205.70 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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