Bearing imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported bearing worth $9.9 million (369 tonnes). That is 32% 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 | $9.9M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 342 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 411 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 390 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 609 t |
Where Namibia imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), China (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.4M | 44% |
| China | $1.6M | 16% |
| United States | $840K | 8.5% |
| Japan | $431K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $303K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $273K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $250K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $227K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $166K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 29% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 21% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 15% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 13% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 9.3% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 7.1% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 4.9% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.90 per kg, 114% above the world average of $12.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing exports from Namibia
Exports of bearing by Namibia reached $920 thousand in 2024 (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (23%), South Africa (19%), Singapore (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $213K | 23% |
| South Africa | $174K | 19% |
| Singapore | $132K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 11% |
| Norway | $69K | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $63K | 6.9% |
| Angola | $49K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $30K | 3.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $23K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $22K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported bearing worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.90 per kg in 2024, 114% above 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export bearing?
Yes. Namibia exported $920 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, South Africa and Singapore. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (29% of the value) and 8482.80 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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