Vices and clamps imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $12.5 million of vices and clamps in 2024 (848 tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $12.5M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 849 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 846 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 722 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 875 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 799 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Namibia imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.8M | 62% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| China | $1.0M | 8.4% |
| United States | $580K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $522K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $422K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $129K | 1% |
| Angola | $117K | 0.9% |
| France | $110K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 62% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 12% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 6.6% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 6.6% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 5.4% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 3.3% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 3.1% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.74 per kg, 75% 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 Namibia
Exports of vices and clamps by Namibia reached $746 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (25%), Bermuda (23%), South Africa (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $185K | 25% |
| Bermuda | $169K | 23% |
| South Africa | $74K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $71K | 9.5% |
| Angola | $66K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $25K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $21K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported vices and clamps worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Bosnia Herzegovina (9%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.74 per kg in 2024, 75% above 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Namibia exported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Bermuda and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (62% of the value) and 8205.70 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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