Bearing imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported bearing worth $8.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $8.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 722 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 639 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 235 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (33%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 48% |
| China | $2.9M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $487K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $200K | 2.3% |
| United States | $167K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $155K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $102K | 1.2% |
| India | $85K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $70K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 34% |
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 33% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 13% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 8.5% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 6.3% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 4.1% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 0.6% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 81% below the world average of $12.56, 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported bearing worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bearing to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8482.80 (34% of the value) and 8482.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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