Tool bits imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.4 million of tool bits in 2024 (665 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.2 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 | $8.4M | 665 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 765 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 885 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 538 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 560 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 405 t |
Where Kenya imports tool bits from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), China (25%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.1M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 16% |
| Mexico | $984K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $396K | 4.7% |
| United States | $380K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $371K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $82K | 1% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 37% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 22% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 12% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 9.1% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 6.6% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 5.8% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 4.8% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.68 per kg, 43% 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.
Tool bits exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported tool bits worth $629 thousand (97 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (28%), United Kingdom (12%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $176K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $47K | 7.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $46K | 7.4% |
| Burundi | $36K | 5.7% |
| Guinea | $33K | 5.2% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 5% |
| Malawi | $23K | 3.6% |
| Seychelles | $22K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported tool bits worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 665 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (25%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.68 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tool bits to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export tool bits?
Yes. Kenya exported $629 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the United Kingdom and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (37% of the value) and 8207.50 (22%).
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