Bearing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $16.2 million of bearing in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 868 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 462 t |
Where Kenya imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (17%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 40% |
| India | $2.7M | 17% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $735K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $594K | 3.7% |
| France | $591K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $440K | 2.7% |
| United States | $416K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $399K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $351K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 38% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 17% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 14% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 11% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 6.8% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 6.2% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 5.3% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 65% 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported bearing worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (17%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 65% below 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (38% of the value) and 8482.80 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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