Bearing balls and rollers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing balls and rollers by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.2 million.
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 | $2.3M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $659K | 23 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bearing balls and rollers from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), China (12%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 47% |
| China | $288K | 12% |
| Japan | $130K | 5.6% |
| India | $125K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $110K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $83K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $79K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $41K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.29 per kg, 205% above the world average of $5.99. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bearing balls and rollers imports (HS 8482.91): 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 8482.91: Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing balls and rollers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bearing balls and rollers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing balls and rollers to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing balls and rollers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024, 205% above the world average of $5.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing balls and rollers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $659 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing balls and rollers?
The HS code for bearing balls and rollers is subheading 8482.91. 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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