Vices and clamps imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vices and clamps by Lebanon reached $11.9 million in 2024 (744 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 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 | $11.9M | 744 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 718 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 903 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 80% |
| Germany | $677K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $500K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 2% |
| United States | $187K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $143K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $82K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $77K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 0.5% |
| France | $60K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge… | 74% |
| 8205.51 | Tools, hand: household tools | 15% |
| 8205.90 | Tools, hand: n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles… | 3.9% |
| 8205.40 | Tools, hand: screwdrivers | 3.9% |
| 8205.70 | Tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like | 1.3% |
| 8205.20 | Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers | 0.6% |
| 8205.30 | Tools, hand: planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood | 0.5% |
| 8205.10 | Tools, hand: drilling, threading or tapping tools | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 90% above the world average of $8.40. 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.
Vices and clamps exports from Lebanon
Exports of vices and clamps by Lebanon reached $2.3 million in 2024 (109 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (38%), Liberia (12%), Gabon (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $859K | 38% |
| Liberia | $261K | 12% |
| Gabon | $160K | 7.1% |
| Guinea | $117K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $112K | 5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $94K | 4.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $76K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $68K | 3% |
| Grenada | $64K | 2.8% |
| Togo | $48K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported vices and clamps worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 744 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $8.40 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of vices and clamps to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Gabon. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (74% of the value) and 8205.51 (15%). 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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