Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $10.8 million of rock drill bits (non-cermet) in 2024 (399 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $10.8M | 399 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 565 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 274 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 153 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 105 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), Sweden (20%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 28% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 20% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| France | $941K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $622K | 5.8% |
| United States | $557K | 5.2% |
| India | $474K | 4.4% |
| New Zealand | $88K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.02 per kg, 62% above the world average of $16.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 DR Congo rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports (HS 8207.19): 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 8207.19: Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts.
Common questions
What is the value of rock drill bits (non-cermet) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 399 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Sweden (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.02 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $16.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
The HS code for rock drill bits (non-cermet) is subheading 8207.19. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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