Tapered roller bearings imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tapered roller bearings by the DR Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 193 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $688K | 61 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 100 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 70 t |
Where the DR Congo imports tapered roller bearings from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 52% |
| China | $807K | 26% |
| Zambia | $516K | 17% |
| Belgium | $107K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $38K | 1.2% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.25 per kg, 74% above the world average of $11.66. 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 tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported tapered roller bearings worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (26%) and Zambia (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.25 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $11.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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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