Vices and clamps imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vices and clamps by Tunisia reached $11.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 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 | $11.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 754 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 934 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports vices and clamps from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), China (24%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 41% |
| China | $2.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $976K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $268K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 2.2% |
| United States | $213K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $173K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $138K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $99K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 59% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 14% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 13% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 4.6% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 3.7% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 2.7% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 1.3% |
| 8205.60 | Blow lamps | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 20% 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 Tunisia
Exports of vices and clamps by Tunisia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (38%), Italy (11%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $391K | 38% |
| Italy | $109K | 11% |
| India | $80K | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $68K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $51K | 5% |
| China | $40K | 3.9% |
| United States | $39K | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $29K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $26K | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported vices and clamps worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 20% 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and India. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (59% of the value) and 8205.51 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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