Deep groove ball bearings imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported deep groove ball bearings worth $4.1 million (394 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.1M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 398 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 283 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 204 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 78 t |
Where the DR Congo imports deep groove ball bearings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 75% |
| South Africa | $517K | 13% |
| Zambia | $143K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $112K | 2.7% |
| France | $88K | 2.1% |
| India | $81K | 2% |
| Germany | $64K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $7K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, 32% below the world average of $15.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported deep groove ball bearings worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 787% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $15.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8482 page.
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