Combined ball and roller bearings imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.2 million of combined ball and roller bearings in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 million.
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 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 946 t |
Where Tanzania imports combined ball and roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Africa (9%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 50% |
| South Africa | $288K | 9.1% |
| Japan | $267K | 8.4% |
| Finland | $215K | 6.8% |
| United States | $150K | 4.7% |
| India | $138K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $68K | 2.1% |
| France | $64K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 2% |
| Canada | $42K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 81% 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.
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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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply combined ball and roller bearings to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 81% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 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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