Vices and clamps imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vices and clamps worth $10.1 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $10.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 71% |
| India | $715K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $654K | 6.5% |
| United States | $408K | 4% |
| South Africa | $114K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $112K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $99K | 1% |
| France | $90K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $90K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 31% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 28% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 15% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 8.6% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 6.6% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 6% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 2.4% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 63% 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 Kenya
Kenya exported $1.2 million of vices and clamps in 2024 (188 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (26%), Somalia (20%), Pakistan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $305K | 26% |
| Somalia | $229K | 20% |
| Pakistan | $149K | 13% |
| Singapore | $69K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $57K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $45K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $42K | 3.6% |
| Sudan | $42K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 2.8% |
| United States | $24K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported vices and clamps worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 63% 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Somalia and Pakistan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (31% of the value) and 8205.51 (28%).
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