Drill bits imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill bits by Tunisia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.7 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 | $4.4M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 211 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 203 t |
Where Tunisia imports drill bits from
Most of the value came from France (39%), China (23%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 39% |
| China | $1.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $460K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $348K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $237K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $96K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $94K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $71K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $62K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.55 per kg, close to the world average of $22.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Drill bits exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $578 thousand of drill bits in 2024 (15 tonnes). France alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $402K | 70% |
| United States | $48K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 7% |
| Morocco | $35K | 6% |
| Colombia | $25K | 4.4% |
| Libya | $8K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia drill bits imports (HS 8207.50): 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 8207.50: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock).
Common questions
What is the value of drill bits imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported drill bits worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill bits to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.55 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $22.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drill bits to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export drill bits?
Yes. Tunisia exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill bits?
The HS code for drill bits is subheading 8207.50. 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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