Tapered roller bearings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported tapered roller bearings worth $2.5 million (195 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.5M | 195 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 200 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 154 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 98 t |
Where Zambia imports tapered roller bearings from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), United States (11%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $969K | 39% |
| United States | $285K | 11% |
| Japan | $229K | 9.2% |
| Romania | $157K | 6.3% |
| China | $152K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $145K | 5.8% |
| India | $120K | 4.8% |
| Mauritius | $119K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $108K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $34K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.84 per kg, close to the world average of $11.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tapered roller bearings exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported tapered roller bearings worth $552 thousand (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $516K | 94% |
| South Africa | $30K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tapered roller bearings worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($969 thousand), followed by the United States (11%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.84 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $11.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export tapered roller bearings?
Yes. Zambia exported $552 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Australia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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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