Drill bits imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill bits by Egypt reached $9.3 million in 2024 (913 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 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 | $9.3M | 913 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 856 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 709 t |
Where Egypt imports drill bits from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 78% |
| Germany | $719K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $466K | 5% |
| Belgium | $123K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $114K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $80K | 0.9% |
| United States | $78K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $63K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.20 per kg, 54% below the world average of $22.32, 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.
Drill bits exports from Egypt
Exports of drill bits by Egypt reached $1.7 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 92% |
| Germany | $45K | 2.7% |
| Sudan | $32K | 1.9% |
| United States | $25K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.5% |
| France | $8K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt drill bits imports (HS 8207.50): 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 8207.50: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock).
Common questions
What is the value of drill bits imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported drill bits worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 913 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill bits to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.20 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $22.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drill bits to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export drill bits?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill bits?
The HS code for drill bits is subheading 8207.50. 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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