Deep groove ball bearings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported deep groove ball bearings worth $32.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $42.4 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 | $32.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports deep groove ball bearings from
The largest suppliers were Japan (20%), United States (18%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.3M | 20% |
| United States | $5.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 12% |
| China | $3.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| India | $981K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $808K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $533K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.32 per kg, 44% above the world average of $15.48. 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.
Deep groove ball bearings exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of deep groove ball bearings by Saudi Arabia reached $834 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), Bahrain (12%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+759% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $400K | 48% |
| Bahrain | $97K | 12% |
| United States | $97K | 12% |
| Germany | $49K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $42K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $30K | 3.6% |
| Norway | $23K | 2.7% |
| China | $21K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported deep groove ball bearings worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.32 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $15.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $42.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export deep groove ball bearings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $834 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. 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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