Hollow drill bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hollow drill bar was worth $186.9 million in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $186.9M | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $192.8M | 50.9K t |
| 2022 | $203.7M | 55.6K t |
| 2021 | $211.3M | 88.6K t |
| 2020 | $162.0M | 74.6K t |
| 2019 | $182.4M | 69.7K t |
| 2018 | $216.2M | 67.8K t |
| 2017 | $184.8M | 58.6K t |
Top hollow drill bar exporting countries
Sweden is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by China and South Africa. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $51.2M | 27% |
| China | $30.1M | 16% |
| South Africa | $21.9M | 12% |
| Canada | $15.4M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 6.8% |
| United States | $9.8M | 5.3% |
| Chile | $7.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Australia is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of the DR Congo and Peru. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 146 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $26.9M | 14% |
| DR Congo | $17.1M | 9.2% |
| Peru | $16.4M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $15.3M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $7.6M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 4% |
| South Africa | $6.7M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $6.1M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 2.3% |
| India | $4.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.56 per kg and China $1.75 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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The shipment records behind Hollow drill bar (HS 7228.80) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 7228.80: Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods. HS 7228 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hollow drill bar?
Sweden exported $51.2 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and South Africa (12%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hollow drill bar?
Australia imported $26.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the DR Congo (9%) and Peru (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hollow drill bar?
It was worth $186.9 million in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $216.2 million. 88 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of hollow drill bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.56 per kg and China $1.75 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 hollow drill bar?
The HS code for hollow drill bar is subheading 7228.80, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7228 page.
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