Rock drill bits (non-cermet) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by the United States reached $545.7 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $545.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $561.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $572.1M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $517.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $459.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $621.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $649.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $626.4M | 17.3K t |
Where the United States exports rock drill bits (non-cermet) to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Mexico (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $109.6M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $49.1M | 9% |
| Mexico | $40.1M | 7.4% |
| Australia | $21.8M | 4% |
| Argentina | $21.3M | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $20.0M | 3.7% |
| India | $18.5M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.2M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $14.4M | 2.6% |
| Oman | $13.5M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.05 per kg, 147% above the world average of $16.65. 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.
Rock drill bits (non-cermet) imports to the United States
Imports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) by the United States reached $223.8 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 210 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (25%), Canada (17%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.1M | 25% |
| Canada | $38.0M | 17% |
| Japan | $31.1M | 14% |
| India | $15.9M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $9.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $8.3M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $7.7M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rock drill bits (non-cermet) exports (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) exported by the United States?
The United States exported rock drill bits (non-cermet) worth $545.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 144 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy rock drill bits (non-cermet) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($109.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average export price of rock drill bits (non-cermet) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $41.05 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $16.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rock drill bits (non-cermet) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $626.4 million in 2017 to $545.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $649.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $569.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import rock drill bits (non-cermet)?
Yes. The United States imported $223.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $321.8 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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