Bearing imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing by Ghana reached $14.6 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $14.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 418 t |
Where Ghana imports bearing from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 73% |
| India | $795K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $559K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $448K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $344K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $258K | 1.8% |
| United States | $251K | 1.7% |
| France | $240K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $179K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $177K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 66% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 9.9% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 7.7% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 5.5% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 4.1% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 3.9% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 1.5% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 per kg, 73% below the world average of $12.56, 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 Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported bearing worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (66% of the value) and 8482.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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