Vices and clamps imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported vices and clamps worth $8.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $8.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 951 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 528 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vices and clamps from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 69% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 14% |
| Zambia | $361K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $296K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $154K | 1.9% |
| United States | $142K | 1.7% |
| France | $106K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.9% |
| India | $64K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $57K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 49% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 17% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 9.2% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 8.7% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 4.5% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 4.3% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 4.3% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 40% 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 the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vices and clamps worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $8.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vices and clamps to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2019 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (49% of the value) and 8205.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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