Bearing imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.5 million of bearing in 2024 (442 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.1 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 | $5.5M | 442 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 174 t |
Where Ethiopia imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), China (29%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 30% |
| China | $1.6M | 29% |
| Japan | $541K | 9.8% |
| India | $487K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $197K | 3.6% |
| France | $165K | 3% |
| Italy | $162K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $127K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 46% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 23% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 17% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 3.8% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 3.6% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 3.1% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 2.8% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.52 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported bearing worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 442 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (29%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.52 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (46% of the value) and 8482.50 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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