Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by Ghana reached $5.9 million in 2024 (633 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.9M | 633 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 706 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 722 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 357 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 88 t |
Where Ghana imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (42%), China (11%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 42% |
| China | $638K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $582K | 9.9% |
| United States | $528K | 9% |
| Germany | $359K | 6.1% |
| India | $260K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $215K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $187K | 3.2% |
| France | $183K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $173K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.32 per kg, 26% 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 633 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.32 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 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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