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South Africa: Bearing Market 2025

Bearing Market Size in South Africa

The South African bearing market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight reduction. Bearing consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bearing Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, bearing exports from South Africa soared to X tons, rising by 43% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 44%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bearing exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of bearing exports from South Africa, together comprising 0.8% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Swaziland, Brazil, the United States, Malawi, Tanzania, Argentina and China, which together accounted for a further 0.9%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for bearing exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Swaziland, Brazil, the United States, Malawi, Tanzania, Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average bearing export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zambia ($X per ton) and Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) and Botswana ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (-6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bearing Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ball and roller bearings was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bearing imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of bearing imports to South Africa, with a combined 0.6% share of total imports. Germany, India, Italy, Sweden, Thailand, France, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 0.3%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +50.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest bearing suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, India, Italy, Sweden, Thailand, France, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Romania and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +34.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average bearing import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ball and roller bearings in the world?

China remains the largest bearing consuming country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, bearing consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of ball and roller bearings in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of bearing production in 2021 were China, Japan and the United States, with a combined 60% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Romania and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of ball and roller bearings to South Africa?

In value terms, the largest bearing suppliers to South Africa were China, the United States and Japan, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Germany, India, Italy, Sweden, Thailand, France, the UK, Hong Kong SAR and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

What are the leading importers of ball and roller bearings from South Africa?

In value terms, the largest markets for bearing exported from South Africa were Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Swaziland, Brazil, the United States, Malawi, Tanzania, Argentina and China, which together accounted for a further 50%.

What is the average export price for ball and roller bearings in South Africa?

In 2020, the average bearing export price amounted to $15,391 per ton, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ball and roller bearings in South Africa?

The average bearing import price stood at $17,873 per ton in 2020, rising by 37% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bearing market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 28151030 - Ball bearings
Prodcom 28151053 - Tapered roller bearings (including cone and tapered roller assemblies)
Prodcom 28151055 - Spherical roller bearings
Prodcom 28151057 - Cylindrical roller bearings (excluding roller bearings, needle roller bearings)
Prodcom 28151070 - Needle roller bearings
Prodcom 28151090 - Roller bearings (including combined ball/roller bearings) (excluding tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, n eedle roller bearings)

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024