Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $4.0 million of plain shaft bearings and housings in 2024 (126 tonnes). Value rose 44% on 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 | $4.0M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 92 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 222 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 83 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 109 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 106 t |
Where Namibia imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), United States (12%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 36% |
| United States | $489K | 12% |
| Germany | $440K | 11% |
| China | $423K | 11% |
| India | $199K | 5% |
| Japan | $161K | 4% |
| Sweden | $122K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $104K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $69K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.60 per kg, 152% 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.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $1.7 million of plain shaft bearings and housings in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.2M | 74% |
| Cayman Isds | $162K | 9.8% |
| France | $116K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $31K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $24K | 1.5% |
| Bermuda | $12K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.60 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Cayman Isds and France. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 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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