Bearing balls and rollers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bearing balls and rollers was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 252.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.51B | 252.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.58B | 241.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.76B | 275.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.75B | 283.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 222.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 279.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 296.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.61B | 279.8K t |
Top bearing balls and rollers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $387.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $195.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $137.2M | 9.1% |
| United States | $109.3M | 7.2% |
| France | $102.1M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $90.6M | 6% |
| Poland | $86.4M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $67.4M | 4.5% |
| India | $42.1M | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $32.7M | 2.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $31.3M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $28.2M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $178.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $145.2M | 9.6% |
| United States | $110.8M | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $109.9M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $98.4M | 6.5% |
| China | $82.1M | 5.4% |
| India | $77.9M | 5.2% |
| France | $71.9M | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $68.4M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $48.9M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $44.9M | 3% |
| Austria | $40.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $14.41 per kg and China $3.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8482.91: Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers. HS 8482 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bearing balls and rollers?
China exported $387.8 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (9%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bearing balls and rollers?
Germany imported $178.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bearing balls and rollers?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 252.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.82 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of bearing balls and rollers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $14.41 per kg and China $3.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bearing balls and rollers?
The HS code for bearing balls and rollers is subheading 8482.91, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8482 page.
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