Spherical roller bearings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.3 million of spherical roller bearings in 2024 (87 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.3M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 71 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 69 t |
Where Zambia imports spherical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), Japan (27%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $828K | 36% |
| Japan | $612K | 27% |
| China | $314K | 14% |
| Sweden | $119K | 5.2% |
| Romania | $95K | 4.2% |
| United States | $87K | 3.8% |
| India | $67K | 2.9% |
| Panama | $46K | 2% |
| Germany | $45K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.43 per kg, 75% above the world average of $15.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spherical roller bearings exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported spherical roller bearings worth $255 thousand (8 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $238K | 93% |
| South Africa | $13K | 5% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia spherical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.30): 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 8482.30: Bearings: spherical roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of spherical roller bearings imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported spherical roller bearings worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($828 thousand), followed by Japan (27%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.43 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $15.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export spherical roller bearings?
Yes. Zambia exported $255 thousand 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 $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spherical roller bearings?
The HS code for spherical roller bearings is subheading 8482.30. 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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