Bearing imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported bearing worth $67.9 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $67.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $68.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $63.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $57.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports bearing from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Germany (13%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 36% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 13% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 10% |
| India | $6.1M | 9% |
| United States | $4.1M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Ball bearings | 65% |
| 8482.20 | Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies | 11% |
| 8482.30 | Bearings: spherical roller bearings | 7.2% |
| 8482.80 | Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller | 6.2% |
| 8482.50 | Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482 | 5.4% |
| 8482.99 | Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers) | 2.2% |
| 8482.40 | Bearings: needle roller bearings | 2.1% |
| 8482.91 | Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.33 per kg, 22% above the world average of $12.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing exports from Egypt
Exports of bearing by Egypt reached $238 thousand in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (40%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Nigeria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 21% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 14% |
| Italy | $18K | 7.5% |
| Sudan | $14K | 5.9% |
| Japan | $4K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.8% |
| China | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Egypt?
Egypt imported bearing worth $67.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.33 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bearing to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $67.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $70.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export bearing?
Yes. Egypt exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $67.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (65% of the value) and 8482.20 (11%). 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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