Plain shaft bearings and housings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plain shaft bearings and housings was worth $8.01 billion in 2024, about 637.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $8.01B | 637.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.92B | 703.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.46B | 693.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.13B | 514.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.73B | 438.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.53B | 482.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.68B | 302.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.12B | 303.7K t |
Top plain shaft bearings and housings exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (18%), the United States (16%) and China (14%). 196 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.44B | 18% |
| United States | $1.28B | 16% |
| China | $1.13B | 14% |
| Japan | $730.5M | 9.1% |
| Austria | $280.0M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $275.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $264.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $236.6M | 3% |
| Mexico | $190.9M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $179.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $160.5M | 2% |
| South Korea | $155.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.05B | 13% |
| Germany | $643.6M | 8% |
| China | $537.2M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $458.8M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $312.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $283.8M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $253.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $216.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $216.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $195.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $184.0M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $179.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.01 per kg and China $6.95 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings. HS 8483 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plain shaft bearings and housings?
Germany exported $1.44 billion in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and China (14%). In all, 196 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plain shaft bearings and housings?
The United States imported $1.05 billion in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plain shaft bearings and housings?
It was worth $8.01 billion in 2024, about 637.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 196 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.01 per kg and China $6.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30, 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 8483 page.
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