Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by Nigeria reached $8.5 million in 2024 (554 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.5M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 545 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 493 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 206 t |
Where Nigeria imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 58% |
| India | $1.1M | 14% |
| United States | $912K | 11% |
| Italy | $346K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273K | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $219K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $192K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $82K | 1% |
| Singapore | $73K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.26 per kg, close to the world average of $16.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.26 per kg in 2024, 8% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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