Cylindrical roller bearings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.8 million of cylindrical roller bearings in 2024 (313 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $11.8M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 342 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 592 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 389 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 282 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 155 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cylindrical roller bearings from
Most of the value came from Germany (43%), United States (11%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.0M | 43% |
| United States | $1.2M | 11% |
| China | $985K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $722K | 6.1% |
| Romania | $416K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $326K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $315K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $281K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $276K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $261K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.59 per kg, 129% above the world average of $16.40. 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.
Cylindrical roller bearings exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $727 thousand of cylindrical roller bearings in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $370K | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 42% |
| United States | $31K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $8K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cylindrical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.50): 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 8482.50: Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482.
Common questions
What is the value of cylindrical roller bearings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cylindrical roller bearings worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 313 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cylindrical roller bearings to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United States (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of cylindrical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.59 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $16.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cylindrical roller bearings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cylindrical roller bearings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cylindrical roller bearings?
The HS code for cylindrical roller bearings is subheading 8482.50. 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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