Vices and clamps imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $7.9 million of vices and clamps in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% 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 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 68% |
| France | $559K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $394K | 5% |
| United States | $200K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $135K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $134K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $120K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $94K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 38% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 22% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 14% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 11% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 7.9% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 4.1% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 1.8% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 54% 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 Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported vices and clamps worth $232 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gabon (26%), Denmark (21%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $62K | 27% |
| Denmark | $48K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 9.9% |
| France | $19K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 3.5% |
| Liberia | $8K | 3.5% |
| Benin | $8K | 3.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $7K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported vices and clamps worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by France (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 54% 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (38% of the value) and 8205.51 (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 Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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