Tool bits imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by Zimbabwe reached $15.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.9 million.
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 | $15.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 975 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 408 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports tool bits from
South Africa alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.9M | 77% |
| China | $2.3M | 15% |
| India | $310K | 2% |
| Germany | $219K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $170K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $75K | 0.5% |
| United States | $64K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 43% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 40% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 9.1% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 3.2% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 2.3% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 1.1% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 0.6% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.87 per kg, 51% 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 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $364 thousand of tool bits in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $350K | 96% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe tool bits imports (HS 8207): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported tool bits worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by China (15%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tool bits to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export tool bits?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $364 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (43% of the value) and 8207.13 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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