Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $59.5 million of plain shaft bearings and housings in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $59.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $59.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 903 t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $49.5M | 876 t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 672 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from United States (29%), Germany (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 21% |
| China | $8.5M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.19 per kg, 85% 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.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $1.6 million (107 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (24%), China (17%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $378K | 24% |
| China | $275K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $229K | 14% |
| Singapore | $91K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $78K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $67K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $64K | 4% |
| Colombia | $62K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $59K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $58K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Germany (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.19 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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