Vices and clamps imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported vices and clamps worth $3.7 million (542 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 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 | $3.7M | 542 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 634 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 670 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 507 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 465 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 240 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports vices and clamps from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 51% |
| Lebanon | $859K | 23% |
| France | $260K | 6.9% |
| United States | $96K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $76K | 2% |
| Italy | $55K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $42K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $38K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 50% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 13% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 11% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 9.1% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 9% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 4.1% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 2.5% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.91 per kg, close to the world average of $8.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported vices and clamps worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 542 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Lebanon (23%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024, 18% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (50% of the value) and 8205.51 (13%).
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