Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $57.8 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $57.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 2.1K t |
Where South Africa imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Sweden (23%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 28% |
| Sweden | $13.2M | 23% |
| India | $12.7M | 22% |
| United States | $6.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $606K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $271K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.02 per kg, 22% below the world average of $16.65, 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 (non-cermet) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $52.7 million of rock drill bits (non-cermet) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 144 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (32%), United States (18%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $16.6M | 32% |
| United States | $9.4M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.4M | 10% |
| Namibia | $4.1M | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $837K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $57.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Sweden (23%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.02 per kg in 2024, 22% below 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $57.8 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. South Africa exported $52.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $57.8 million in the same 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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