Vices and clamps imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported vices and clamps worth $4.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 837 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 409 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 665 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 666 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 484 t |
Where Zambia imports vices and clamps from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (30%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+936% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 40% |
| China | $1.3M | 30% |
| United States | $217K | 5.1% |
| India | $149K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $141K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $99K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 2% |
| Namibia | $71K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $63K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 32% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 24% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 17% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 7.3% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 6.1% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 5.8% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 5% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 58% 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 Zambia
Zambia exported $421 thousand of vices and clamps in 2024 (81 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $361K | 86% |
| South Africa | $39K | 9.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported vices and clamps worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (30%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 936% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 58% 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 Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export vices and clamps?
Yes. Zambia exported $421 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (32% of the value) and 8205.70 (24%).
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