Vices and clamps imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported vices and clamps worth $7.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Senegal imports vices and clamps from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 62% |
| France | $843K | 11% |
| South Africa | $339K | 4.6% |
| United States | $298K | 4% |
| Italy | $211K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $167K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $118K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $57K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 36% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 19% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 16% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 7.5% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 6.1% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 5.7% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 4.3% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 48% 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 Senegal
Exports of vices and clamps by Senegal reached $435 thousand in 2024 (120 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (28%), Mali (27%), Namibia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $122K | 28% |
| Mali | $119K | 27% |
| Namibia | $33K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $23K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $16K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 3.5% |
| Albania | $10K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported vices and clamps worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by France (11%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 48% 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 Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Senegal exported $435 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Mali and Namibia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (36% of the value) and 8205.20 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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