Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by Tanzania reached $9.4 million in 2024 (533 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $9.4M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 341 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 319 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 209 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 152 t |
Where Tanzania imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (15%), Sweden (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 15% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 15% |
| United States | $1.3M | 14% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 12% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| Canada | $749K | 8% |
| Singapore | $726K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $607K | 6.5% |
| India | $543K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $119K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.59 per kg, close to the world average of $16.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Sweden (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.59 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $16.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. The peak was 2023 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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