Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $17.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.1 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 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 51% |
| China | $2.9M | 17% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $488K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $414K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $380K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $173K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $110K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 39% below the world average of $16.65, 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.
Rock drill bits (non-cermet) exports from Egypt
Exports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by Egypt reached $1.4 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (43%), Germany (31%), Saudi Arabia (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $607K | 43% |
| Germany | $445K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $71K | 5% |
| Belgium | $39K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.6% |
| Sudan | $9K | 0.6% |
| China | $6K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $16.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 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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