Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by Kenya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (230 tonnes). That is 54% more than in 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 | $2.6M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 39 t |
Where Kenya imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from India (17%), Germany (13%), Japan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $449K | 17% |
| Germany | $344K | 13% |
| Japan | $326K | 13% |
| China | $311K | 12% |
| United States | $251K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $228K | 8.8% |
| Austria | $122K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $110K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $70K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.35 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($449 thousand), followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024, 10% 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 plain shaft bearings and housings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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