Bench vices imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported bench vices worth $6.5 million (278 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 589% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $6.5M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $950K | 256 t |
| 2022 | $702K | 123 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 215 t |
| 2017 | $663K | 84 t |
Where Egypt imports bench vices from
South Korea alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.6M | 71% |
| Italy | $758K | 12% |
| China | $436K | 6.7% |
| Spain | $225K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 2.6% |
| United States | $56K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.6% |
| India | $38K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $36K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $36K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.53 per kg, 234% above the world average of $7.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bench vices imports (HS 8205.70): 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 8205.70: Tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of bench vices imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bench vices worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 589% on 2023.
Which countries supply bench vices to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (12%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of bench vices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.53 per kg in 2024, 234% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bench vices to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $663 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 887%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bench vices?
The HS code for bench vices is subheading 8205.70. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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