Deep groove ball bearings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported deep groove ball bearings worth $3.4 million (307 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.4M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 359 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 89 t |
Where Zambia imports deep groove ball bearings from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (14%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 47% |
| China | $476K | 14% |
| Japan | $472K | 14% |
| United States | $157K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $148K | 4.3% |
| India | $133K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $86K | 2.5% |
| France | $68K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.13 per kg, 28% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported deep groove ball bearings worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.13 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 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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