Vices and clamps imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $6.6 million of vices and clamps in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.7 million.
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 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 54% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 24% |
| United States | $516K | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $342K | 5.2% |
| France | $122K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 1.6% |
| India | $53K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $51K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 29% |
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 27% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 16% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 14% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 4.6% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 4.5% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 2.6% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 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 Mozambique
Mozambique exported $331 thousand of vices and clamps in 2024 (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $220K | 66% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported vices and clamps worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Belgium 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 $3.09 per kg in 2024, 63% 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2018 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Mozambique exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8205.51 (29% of the value) and 8205.59 (27%).
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