Combined ball and roller bearings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.5 million of combined ball and roller bearings in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% 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 | $8.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 553 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 3.6K t |
Where South Africa imports combined ball and roller bearings from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Germany (15%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 15% |
| United States | $1.2M | 14% |
| Japan | $766K | 9% |
| Italy | $355K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $282K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $219K | 2.6% |
| India | $169K | 2% |
| Thailand | $155K | 1.8% |
| France | $112K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 84% below the world average of $14.35, 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.
Combined ball and roller bearings exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.7 million of combined ball and roller bearings in 2024 (244 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (22%), Mozambique (15%), Zambia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 22% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 15% |
| Zambia | $694K | 10% |
| Namibia | $591K | 8.8% |
| Angola | $294K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $288K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $273K | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $268K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $268K | 4% |
| Eswatini | $250K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa combined ball and roller bearings imports (HS 8482.80): 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 8482.80: Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller.
Common questions
What is the value of combined ball and roller bearings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply combined ball and roller bearings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $14.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of combined ball and roller bearings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export combined ball and roller bearings?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for combined ball and roller bearings?
The HS code for combined ball and roller bearings is subheading 8482.80. 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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