Tool bits imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by the DR Congo reached $16.2 million in 2024 (758 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $16.2M | 759 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 879 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 963 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 626 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 682 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 402 t |
Where the DR Congo imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from South Africa (29%), Sweden (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.8M | 29% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 18% |
| China | $2.6M | 16% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| India | $728K | 4.5% |
| United States | $561K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $192K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $155K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 67% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 15% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 6.9% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 5.6% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 3.1% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 1.1% |
| 8207.60 | Boring tools | 1% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.40 per kg, close to the world average of $22.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported tool bits worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 758 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Sweden (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (66% of the value) and 8207.13 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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