Needle roller bearings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.2 million of needle roller bearings in 2024 (96 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.2M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $833K | 20 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports needle roller bearings from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Turkey (18%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $813K | 37% |
| Turkey | $392K | 18% |
| Germany | $198K | 9% |
| Japan | $188K | 8.6% |
| China | $168K | 7.7% |
| Slovakia | $102K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $73K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $47K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $29K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.84 per kg, close to the world average of $22.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia needle roller bearings imports (HS 8482.40): 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 8482.40: Bearings: needle roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of needle roller bearings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported needle roller bearings worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply needle roller bearings to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($813 thousand), followed by Turkey (18%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of needle roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of needle roller bearings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $833 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for needle roller bearings?
The HS code for needle roller bearings is subheading 8482.40. 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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