Combined ball and roller bearings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $2.8 million (777 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | $2.8M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 466 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 479 t |
| 2018 | $945K | 57 t |
| 2017 | $847K | 27 t |
Where Kenya imports combined ball and roller bearings from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 51% |
| India | $528K | 19% |
| Japan | $225K | 8% |
| United States | $112K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $79K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $59K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 75% below the world average of $14.35, 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 combined ball and roller bearings imports (HS 8482.80): 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 8482.80: Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller.
Common questions
What is the value of combined ball and roller bearings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply combined ball and roller bearings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (19%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $14.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combined ball and roller bearings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $847 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for combined ball and roller bearings?
The HS code for combined ball and roller bearings is subheading 8482.80. 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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