Vices and clamps imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vices and clamps by Botswana reached $4.3 million in 2024 (530 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 million.
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 | $4.3M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 917 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 779 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 782 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 618 t |
Where Botswana imports vices and clamps from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 91% |
| China | $240K | 5.6% |
| India | $51K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $37K | 0.9% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 62% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 11% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 8.4% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 5% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 4.4% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 4.3% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 2.8% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, close to the world average of $8.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana 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 Botswana?
Botswana imported vices and clamps worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (6%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (62% of the value) and 8205.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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