Rock drill bits imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.3 million of rock drill bits in 2024 (115 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.3M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 121 t |
Where Egypt imports rock drill bits from
The largest suppliers were United States (23%), Germany (21%), Australia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $964K | 23% |
| Germany | $881K | 21% |
| Australia | $757K | 18% |
| Sweden | $544K | 13% |
| Singapore | $336K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 4.4% |
| Norway | $128K | 3% |
| China | $125K | 3% |
| Cyprus | $69K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $57K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.90 per kg, 74% above the world average of $21.19. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rock drill bits imports (HS 8207.13): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of rock drill bits imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rock drill bits worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($964 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and Australia (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.90 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $21.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rock drill bits to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock drill bits?
The HS code for rock drill bits is subheading 8207.13. 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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