Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by the DR Congo reached $5.8 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $5.8M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 53 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (18%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $381K | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $348K | 6% |
| Belgium | $314K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $208K | 3.6% |
| United States | $140K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $133K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $78K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.76 per kg, 344% 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (18%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.76 per kg in 2024, 344% 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 plain shaft bearings and housings to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
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