Rock drill bits trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rock drill bits was worth $767.0 million in 2024, about 36.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% 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 | $767.0M | 36.2K t |
| 2023 | $789.8M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $817.4M | 38.3K t |
| 2021 | $816.8M | 48.7K t |
| 2020 | $739.9M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $861.0M | 39.0K t |
| 2018 | $878.6M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $823.4M | 38.2K t |
Top rock drill bits exporting countries
Exports are led by Sweden (19%), China (15%) and the United States (13%). 113 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $142.9M | 19% |
| China | $115.4M | 15% |
| United States | $96.0M | 13% |
| Mexico | $80.3M | 11% |
| India | $70.9M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $44.9M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $43.9M | 5.7% |
| Norway | $19.9M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $18.9M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18.4M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $18.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $14.5M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Australia and South Africa. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153.2M | 20% |
| Australia | $58.7M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $48.5M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $39.5M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $26.3M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $23.6M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.3M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $20.7M | 2.7% |
| Peru | $18.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $17.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $16.2M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $28.25 per kg and China $14.12 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 Rock drill bits (HS 8207.13) 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 8207.13: Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated. HS 8207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rock drill bits?
Sweden exported $142.9 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (13%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rock drill bits?
The United States imported $153.2 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Australia (8%) and South Africa (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rock drill bits?
It was worth $767.0 million in 2024, about 36.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $878.6 million. 113 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of rock drill bits per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $28.25 per kg and China $14.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for rock drill bits?
The HS code for rock drill bits is subheading 8207.13, 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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