Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by South Africa reached $57.2 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% 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 | $57.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $50.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $56.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $51.7M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), China (16%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.0M | 18% |
| China | $9.2M | 16% |
| United States | $8.0M | 14% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 8.7% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 31% below the world average of $12.56, 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.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $32.7 million (898 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (16%), Zimbabwe (16%), DR Congo (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.1M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.1M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 5% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Botswana | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 31% below 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.7 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. South Africa exported $32.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 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.
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