Vices and clamps imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vices and clamps by Zimbabwe reached $4.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 791 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 745 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 317 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports vices and clamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 52% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 32% |
| Spain | $112K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $105K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $93K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $80K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $64K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1% |
| India | $35K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8205
| 8205.59 | Hand tools (other) | 29% |
| 8205.70 | Bench vices | 22% |
| 8205.20 | Hammers | 21% |
| 8205.90 | Workshop equipment | 13% |
| 8205.40 | Screwdrivers | 5.3% |
| 8205.10 | Tapping tools | 4% |
| 8205.51 | Household tools | 2.5% |
| 8205.30 | Wood chisels | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 79% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported vices and clamps worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vices and clamps to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of vices and clamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 79% 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vices and clamps?
The HS code for vices and clamps is heading 8205. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8205.59 (29% of the value) and 8205.70 (22%).
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