Combined ball and roller bearings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of combined ball and roller bearings by Zimbabwe reached $3.0 million in 2024 (596 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.0M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 736 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 668 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 55 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports combined ball and roller bearings from
Most of the value came from South Africa (50%), China (28%), Hong Kong (5%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 50% |
| China | $842K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $139K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $137K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $98K | 3.3% |
| United States | $84K | 2.8% |
| India | $42K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $18K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 65% below the world average of $14.35, 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 Zimbabwe combined ball and roller bearings imports (HS 8482.80): 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 8482.80: Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller.
Common questions
What is the value of combined ball and roller bearings imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply combined ball and roller bearings to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (28%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $14.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of combined ball and roller bearings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for combined ball and roller bearings?
The HS code for combined ball and roller bearings is subheading 8482.80. 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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