Bearing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported bearing worth $3.6 million (218 tonnes). Value rose 19% 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 | $3.6M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 221 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 412 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 191 t |
Where Botswana imports bearing from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 95% |
| China | $150K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 39% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 20% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 14% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 11% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 7.6% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 6.6% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 2% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.45 per kg, 31% above the world average of $12.56. 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 Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana bearing imports (HS 8482): 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 8482: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported bearing worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.45 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (39% of the value) and 8482.20 (20%).
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