Rock drill bits imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits by Saudi Arabia reached $21.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 771 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 842 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 584 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 697 t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 864 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rock drill bits from
Most of the value came from Norway (38%), United States (26%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $8.0M | 38% |
| United States | $5.5M | 26% |
| China | $1.3M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $975K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $722K | 3.4% |
| India | $620K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $494K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $458K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.66 per kg, 31% below the world average of $21.19, 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 exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million of rock drill bits in 2024 (82 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Norway alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rock drill bits imports (HS 8207.13): 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 8207.13: Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated.
Common questions
What is the value of rock drill bits imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rock drill bits worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 188 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits to Saudi Arabia?
Norway was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United States (26%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $21.19 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 to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rock drill bits?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock drill bits?
The HS code for rock drill bits is subheading 8207.13. 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.
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