Hollow drill bar exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hollow drill bar by the United States reached $9.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 88 countries for exports of this product. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.2 million.
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 | $9.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States exports hollow drill bar to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (23%), Argentina (19%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.3M | 23% |
| Argentina | $1.8M | 19% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $865K | 8.8% |
| India | $741K | 7.6% |
| Chile | $542K | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $350K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $236K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $226K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $163K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 per kg, 115% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
Hollow drill bar imports to the United States
The United States imported $7.6 million of hollow drill bar in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 69% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 19% |
| Sweden | $214K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $214K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $197K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $80K | 1% |
| Germany | $79K | 1% |
| Burkina Faso | $62K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $38K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hollow drill bar exports (HS 7228.80): 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 7228.80: Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods.
Common questions
What is the value of hollow drill bar exported by the United States?
The United States exported hollow drill bar worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 88 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy hollow drill bar from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Argentina (19%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average export price of hollow drill bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hollow drill bar from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import hollow drill bar?
Yes. The United States imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hollow drill bar?
The HS code for hollow drill bar is subheading 7228.80. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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