Tool bits imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported tool bits worth $19.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 849 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 883 t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 857 t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 826 t |
Where Zambia imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from South Africa (29%), India (29%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 30% |
| India | $5.5M | 29% |
| China | $4.0M | 21% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $587K | 3% |
| United States | $494K | 2.6% |
| Mauritius | $440K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $202K | 1% |
| Australia | $178K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $100K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 44% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 43% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 6.3% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 4.3% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 0.7% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 0.7% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 0.6% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.41 per kg, 26% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Tool bits exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported tool bits worth $1.5 million (50 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 84% |
| South Africa | $175K | 12% |
| American Samoa | $39K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tool bits worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (29%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.41 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export tool bits?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and American Samoa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (43% of the value) and 8207.13 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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