Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $65.6 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $145.7 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 | $65.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $79.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $60.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $133.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $145.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $90.3M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rock drill bits (non-cermet) from
Most of the value came from China (30%), United States (26%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 30% |
| United States | $17.2M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.9% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.90 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.
Rock drill bits (non-cermet) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by the United Arab Emirates reached $31.2 million in 2024 (689 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Turkey (21%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.6M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 15% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| India | $2.1M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| China | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Angola | $942K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $926K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $65.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits (non-cermet) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.90 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $16.65 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 (non-cermet) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.3 million in 2017 to $65.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $145.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $31.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 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.
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