Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (297 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.3 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 | $3.1M | 297 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 287 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 164 t |
Where Kenya imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
Most of the value came from India (40%), Mexico (32%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 40% |
| Mexico | $983K | 32% |
| China | $687K | 22% |
| United States | $108K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $27K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 37% 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 Kenya
Kenya exported $366 thousand of rock drill bits (non-cermet) in 2024 (43 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (48%), Mozambique (14%), Ethiopia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $176K | 48% |
| Mozambique | $51K | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $47K | 13% |
| Guinea | $33K | 9% |
| Burundi | $30K | 8.1% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 297 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Mexico (32%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $16.65 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 (non-cermet) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. Kenya exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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