Tapered roller bearings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tapered roller bearings worth $58.7 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $58.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $59.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $58.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $62.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.8M | 4.1K t |
Where South Africa imports tapered roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), United States (25%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 26% |
| United States | $14.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 9% |
| Thailand | $5.1M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 3% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2% |
| Singapore | $932K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, close to the world average of $11.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tapered roller bearings exports from South Africa
Exports of tapered roller bearings by South Africa reached $11.9 million in 2024 (647 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (14%), Brazil (13%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 14% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 11% |
| United States | $1.0M | 8.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $992K | 8.3% |
| Zambia | $969K | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $737K | 6.2% |
| Botswana | $649K | 5.5% |
| Eswatini | $457K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $424K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tapered roller bearings worth $58.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $11.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.8 million in 2017 to $58.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $62.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tapered roller bearings?
Yes. South Africa exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Brazil and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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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