Tool bits imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by the Republic of the Congo reached $8.4 million in 2024 (237 tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $8.4M | 237 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 101 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports tool bits from
The largest suppliers were United States (42%), China (23%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 42% |
| China | $1.9M | 23% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 15% |
| France | $528K | 6.3% |
| Kenya | $176K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $149K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $149K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $148K | 1.8% |
| India | $72K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 82% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 4.5% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 3.8% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 3.2% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 3.2% |
| 8207.80 | Turning tools | 2.2% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 0.8% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.63 per kg, 60% above the world average of $22.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported tool bits worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 237 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.63 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (82% of the value) and 8207.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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