Bearing races and cages imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $14.6 million of bearing races and cages in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.5 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 | $14.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa imports bearing races and cages from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), United States (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 24% |
| United States | $2.8M | 19% |
| China | $2.5M | 17% |
| Brazil | $986K | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $977K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $794K | 5.4% |
| Poland | $521K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $372K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $248K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $218K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.53 per kg, 46% above the world average of $7.90. 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 races and cages exports from South Africa
Exports of bearing races and cages by South Africa reached $6.6 million in 2024 (343 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (21%), Namibia (13%), Mozambique (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.4M | 21% |
| Namibia | $883K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $684K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $529K | 8% |
| United States | $396K | 6% |
| Botswana | $380K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $316K | 4.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $281K | 4.2% |
| Lesotho | $202K | 3.1% |
| Guinea | $170K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bearing races and cages imports (HS 8482.99): 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 8482.99: Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers).
Common questions
What is the value of bearing races and cages imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bearing races and cages worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing races and cages to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (19%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing races and cages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.53 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing races and cages to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export bearing races and cages?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing races and cages?
The HS code for bearing races and cages is subheading 8482.99. 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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