Tapered roller bearings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tapered roller bearings by Saudi Arabia reached $12.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.8 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 | $12.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 914 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 723 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 787 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 998 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 665 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 325 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tapered roller bearings from
Most of the value came from Japan (22%), United States (18%), India (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.7M | 22% |
| United States | $2.3M | 18% |
| India | $1.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $976K | 7.9% |
| France | $716K | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $540K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $409K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $291K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $253K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.95 per kg, close to the world average of $11.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tapered roller bearings exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported tapered roller bearings worth $780 thousand (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $423K | 54% |
| Bahrain | $194K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 6.8% |
| United States | $48K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $26K | 3.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tapered roller bearings worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2020 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tapered roller bearings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $780 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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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