Tapered roller bearings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of tapered roller bearings in 2024 (975 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.2M | 975 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $621K | 39 t |
Where Kenya imports tapered roller bearings from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $730K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $337K | 15% |
| Japan | $316K | 14% |
| India | $299K | 13% |
| Germany | $139K | 6.2% |
| France | $107K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $68K | 3% |
| United States | $36K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $26K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 80% below the world average of $11.66, 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 tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tapered roller bearings worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 975 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($730 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $11.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $620 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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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