Deep groove ball bearings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported deep groove ball bearings worth $64.4 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $64.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $66.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $64.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports deep groove ball bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Germany (11%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.3M | 47% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 11% |
| United States | $5.9M | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 5% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $887K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $833K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.72 per kg, close to the world average of $15.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deep groove ball bearings exports from South Africa
Exports of deep groove ball bearings by South Africa reached $10.4 million in 2024 (488 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (15%), Botswana (13%), Namibia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 15% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 13% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $894K | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $665K | 6.4% |
| Eswatini | $565K | 5.4% |
| DR Congo | $517K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $461K | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $312K | 3% |
| Angola | $249K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported deep groove ball bearings worth $64.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.72 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $15.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $64.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export deep groove ball bearings?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. 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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