Spherical roller bearings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spherical roller bearings by Saudi Arabia reached $8.2 million in 2024 (341 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.2M | 341 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 426 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 522 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 181 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spherical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), China (17%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 29% |
| China | $1.4M | 17% |
| United States | $775K | 9.4% |
| Sweden | $528K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $455K | 5.5% |
| India | $381K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $302K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $187K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $172K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $169K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.08 per kg, 59% above the world average of $15.13. 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.
Spherical roller bearings exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $313 thousand of spherical roller bearings in 2024 (24 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $243K | 78% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 9% |
| Ghana | $18K | 5.8% |
| United States | $12K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $5K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spherical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.30): 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 8482.30: Bearings: spherical roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of spherical roller bearings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spherical roller bearings worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.08 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $15.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2021 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export spherical roller bearings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Ghana. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spherical roller bearings?
The HS code for spherical roller bearings is subheading 8482.30. 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 8482 page.
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