Boring tools exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported boring tools worth $78.6 million (516 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Value rose 3% on 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 | $78.6M | 516 t |
| 2023 | $76.2M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $62.5M | 305 t |
| 2019 | $84.8M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $77.7M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $80.5M | 387 t |
Where the United States exports boring tools to
Most of it went to Mexico (44%), Canada (23%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $34.5M | 44% |
| Canada | $18.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $152.31 per kg, 57% above the world average of $96.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring tools imports to the United States
Imports of boring tools by the United States reached $77.3 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), Japan (25%), Canada (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.2M | 28% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 25% |
| Canada | $9.1M | 12% |
| China | $7.2M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States boring tools exports (HS 8207.60): 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 8207.60: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching.
Common questions
What is the value of boring tools exported by the United States?
The United States exported boring tools worth $78.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 516 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 125 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy boring tools from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average export price of boring tools per kg?
The average declared export value was about $152.31 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $96.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of boring tools from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80.5 million in 2017 to $78.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $84.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import boring tools?
Yes. The United States imported $77.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and Canada. That compares with exports of $78.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for boring tools?
The HS code for boring tools is subheading 8207.60. 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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