Tool bits imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported tool bits worth $3.3 million (296 tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.4 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 | $3.3M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 523 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 427 t |
Where Ethiopia imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Italy (12%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| Italy | $398K | 12% |
| Belgium | $254K | 7.7% |
| United States | $205K | 6.2% |
| Canada | $192K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $153K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $140K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $139K | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $124K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $106K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 40% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 21% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 18% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 9% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 4.1% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 3% |
| 8207.80 | Turning tools | 1.5% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, 50% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported tool bits worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 50% below 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (40% of the value) and 8207.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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