Vices and clamps imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vices and clamps by Cameroon reached $13.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $13.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 91% |
| France | $465K | 3.6% |
| United States | $278K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $113K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $73K | 0.6% |
| India | $61K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 39% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 22% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 16% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 10% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 6.4% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 5.1% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 1.4% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 42% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported vices and clamps worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by France (4%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vices and clamps to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (39% of the value) and 8205.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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