Boring tools trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in boring tools was worth $498.1 million in 2024, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $498.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $503.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $462.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $466.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $431.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $523.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $549.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $519.9M | 4.0K t |
Top boring tools exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 125 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $137.7M | 28% |
| United States | $78.6M | 16% |
| Japan | $50.4M | 10% |
| China | $42.4M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $19.2M | 3.9% |
| France | $17.0M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $14.0M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $13.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $10.9M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $10.4M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.2M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77.3M | 16% |
| Mexico | $57.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $45.1M | 9.1% |
| China | $29.8M | 6% |
| Canada | $23.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $18.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $10.6M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $10.4M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $96.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $228.73 per kg and China $25.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8207.60: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching. HS 8207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most boring tools?
Germany exported $137.7 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Japan (10%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most boring tools?
The United States imported $77.3 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in boring tools?
It was worth $498.1 million in 2024, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $549.1 million. 125 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of boring tools per kg?
The world average declared value was about $96.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $228.73 per kg and China $25.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for boring tools?
The HS code for boring tools is subheading 8207.60, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8207 page.
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