Rock drill bits imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.1 million of rock drill bits in 2024 (106 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $6.1M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 193 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 209 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 201 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 124 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rock drill bits from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 89% |
| China | $403K | 6.6% |
| India | $176K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $75K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.83 per kg, 173% above the world average of $21.19. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe rock drill bits imports (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 imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rock drill bits worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock drill bits to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock drill bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.83 per kg in 2024, 173% above 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 imports of rock drill bits to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 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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