Spherical roller bearings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $24.9 million of spherical roller bearings in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% 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 | $24.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports spherical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Japan (19%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 25% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 17% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 14% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $677K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $624K | 2.5% |
| United States | $593K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $244K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.98 per kg, close to the world average of $15.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spherical roller bearings exports from South Africa
Exports of spherical roller bearings by South Africa reached $5.1 million in 2024 (235 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (16%), Zimbabwe (12%), Namibia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $828K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $608K | 12% |
| Namibia | $545K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $536K | 10% |
| Botswana | $485K | 9.4% |
| DR Congo | $308K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $298K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $213K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $198K | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $134K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa spherical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.30): 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 8482.30: Bearings: spherical roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of spherical roller bearings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spherical roller bearings worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.98 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $15.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export spherical roller bearings?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spherical roller bearings?
The HS code for spherical roller bearings is subheading 8482.30. 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 8482 page.
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