Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.3 million of rock drill bits (non-cermet) in 2024 (280 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average.
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 | 280 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $787K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $42K | 9 t |
Where Libya imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
Most of the value came from China (29%), United States (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $967K | 29% |
| United States | $633K | 19% |
| Italy | $520K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $450K | 14% |
| Belgium | $332K | 10% |
| Turkey | $144K | 4.4% |
| India | $56K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 1.7% |
| Guyana | $29K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.84 per kg, 29% 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 280 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($967 thousand), followed by the United States (19%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.84 per kg in 2024, 29% 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 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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