Bearing imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing by the DR Congo reached $12.2 million in 2024 (766 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $12.2M | 766 t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 873 t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 941 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 701 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 326 t |
Where the DR Congo imports bearing from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 52% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 31% |
| Zambia | $968K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $501K | 4.1% |
| India | $149K | 1.2% |
| France | $143K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $48K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $40K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 34% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 26% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 16% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 9.1% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 7.5% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 6% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 1.4% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.95 per kg, 27% 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 the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bearing worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 766 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.95 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bearing to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (34% of the value) and 8482.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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