Tool bits imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by Botswana reached $5.7 million in 2024 (362 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 million.
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 | $5.7M | 362 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 572 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 650 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 379 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 402 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 409 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 298 t |
Where Botswana imports tool bits from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.4M | 94% |
| Australia | $103K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $63K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $52K | 0.9% |
| China | $38K | 0.7% |
| India | $28K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 45% |
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 34% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 8.4% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 8.2% |
| 8207.80 | Turning tools | 1.1% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 1% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1% |
| 8207.60 | Boring tools | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.84 per kg, 29% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Tool bits exports from Botswana
Exports of tool bits by Botswana reached $584 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $523K | 90% |
| Zambia | $39K | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported tool bits worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 362 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Australia (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.84 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tool bits to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Botswana also export tool bits?
Yes. Botswana exported $584 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8207.13 (45% of the value) and 8207.19 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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