Rock drill bits exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $18.4 million of rock drill bits in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 113 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rock drill bits to
The largest buyer markets were Norway (13%), Australia (7%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2.3M | 13% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $971K | 5.3% |
| United States | $958K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $919K | 5% |
| Germany | $833K | 4.5% |
| Saint Lucia | $684K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $676K | 3.7% |
| India | $569K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.43 per kg, 55% below the world average of $21.19, 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 imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of rock drill bits by the United Kingdom reached $5.7 million in 2024 (261 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), United States (23%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 28% |
| United States | $1.3M | 23% |
| Finland | $551K | 9.8% |
| India | $509K | 9% |
| China | $481K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $329K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $224K | 4% |
| Chile | $149K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $128K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $114K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rock drill bits exports (HS 8207.13): 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 8207.13: Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated.
Common questions
What is the value of rock drill bits exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rock drill bits worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy rock drill bits from the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Australia (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of rock drill bits per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.43 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $21.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rock drill bits from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rock drill bits?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock drill bits?
The HS code for rock drill bits is subheading 8207.13. 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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