Tool bits imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported tool bits worth $19.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $19.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 910 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 841 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 905 t |
Where Tanzania imports tool bits from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (30%), China (18%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.7M | 30% |
| China | $3.5M | 18% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 13% |
| India | $1.5M | 8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $789K | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $764K | 4% |
| Egypt | $607K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $246K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 49% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 31% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 6% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 5.8% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 5.2% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 0.9% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.89 per kg, 56% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Tool bits exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $331 thousand of tool bits in 2024 (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (44%), DR Congo (24%), Zimbabwe (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $145K | 44% |
| DR Congo | $79K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $39K | 12% |
| France | $32K | 9.8% |
| Zambia | $14K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported tool bits worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Tanzania?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (18%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.89 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export tool bits?
Yes. Tanzania exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (49% of the value) and 8207.13 (31%).
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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