Bearing imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $15.3 million of bearing in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $15.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 899 t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 489 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 557 t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 487 t |
Where Zambia imports bearing from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), Japan (20%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 39% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 20% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| United States | $900K | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $802K | 5.3% |
| India | $482K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $410K | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $294K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $268K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $263K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 22% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 16% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 16% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 15% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 15% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 10% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 4.1% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.13 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing exports from Zambia
Exports of bearing by Zambia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (37 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $968K | 83% |
| South Africa | $130K | 11% |
| Belgium | $24K | 2% |
| Australia | $15K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia bearing imports (HS 8482): 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: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bearing worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Japan (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export bearing?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Belgium. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (22% of the value) and 8482.20 (16%).
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