Rock drill bits imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits by South Africa reached $48.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more 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 | $48.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $45.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $54.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $43.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $49.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.8M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports rock drill bits from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Sweden (34%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 34% |
| Sweden | $16.2M | 34% |
| India | $6.3M | 13% |
| Finland | $3.5M | 7.2% |
| United States | $2.9M | 6% |
| Germany | $653K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $644K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $318K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $275K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $183K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.55 per kg, close to the world average of $21.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rock drill bits exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported rock drill bits worth $18.3 million (758 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Zimbabwe (30%), Botswana (14%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.5M | 30% |
| Botswana | $2.6M | 14% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 12% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 8.3% |
| DR Congo | $903K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $765K | 4.2% |
| Tanzania | $696K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $587K | 3.2% |
| United States | $377K | 2.1% |
| Eswatini | $329K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported rock drill bits worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Sweden (34%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 853% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.55 per kg in 2024, close to 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.8 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $54.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rock drill bits?
Yes. South Africa exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 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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