Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by Saudi Arabia reached $103.7 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $182.5 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 | $103.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $141.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $129.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $92.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $106.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $182.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $179.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $48.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), China (20%), Italy (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.1M | 47% |
| China | $21.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.38 per kg, 94% above the world average of $16.65. 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.
Rock drill bits (non-cermet) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $42.1 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Kuwait (41%), United Arab Emirates (21%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $17.1M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.6M | 21% |
| China | $4.0M | 9.4% |
| Bahrain | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.3M | 3% |
| Qatar | $863K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $664K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $658K | 1.6% |
| France | $572K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $103.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.38 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $16.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.9 million in 2017 to $103.7 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2019 at $182.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $42.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $61.6 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.
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