Deep groove ball bearings imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.4 million of deep groove ball bearings in 2024 (946 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 946 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 623 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 591 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 614 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 406 t |
Where Tanzania imports deep groove ball bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (13%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 45% |
| India | $560K | 13% |
| South Africa | $461K | 11% |
| Japan | $398K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $268K | 6.2% |
| France | $120K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $76K | 1.8% |
| United States | $75K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 70% below the world average of $15.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported deep groove ball bearings worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 946 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (13%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 70% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 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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