Bearing imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $634.0 million of bearing in 2024 (49.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $634.0M | 49.0K t |
| 2023 | $674.2M | 55.1K t |
| 2022 | $612.1M | 56.9K t |
| 2021 | $499.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2020 | $414.6M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $393.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2018 | $469.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2017 | $471.9M | 33.5K t |
Where Turkey imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Germany (17%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $133.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $108.2M | 17% |
| France | $63.9M | 10% |
| United States | $42.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $41.1M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $37.2M | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $31.9M | 5% |
| Romania | $22.2M | 3.5% |
| India | $18.8M | 3% |
| Poland | $18.7M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Ball bearings | 44% |
| 8482.20 | Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies | 17% |
| 8482.30 | Bearings: spherical roller bearings | 10% |
| 8482.50 | Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482 | 9.9% |
| 8482.99 | Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers) | 6.2% |
| 8482.40 | Bearings: needle roller bearings | 5.2% |
| 8482.80 | Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller | 4.8% |
| 8482.91 | Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.93 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $220.1 million of bearing in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (15%), Kazakhstan (12%), Russia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.1M | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $27.3M | 12% |
| Russia | $25.0M | 11% |
| United States | $15.4M | 7% |
| China | $12.6M | 5.7% |
| Iran | $11.9M | 5.4% |
| Belarus | $10.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $8.0M | 3.6% |
| France | $6.2M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $5.1M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bearing worth $634.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($133.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bearing to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $471.9 million in 2017 to $634.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $674.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export bearing?
Yes. Turkey exported $220.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kazakhstan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $414.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (44% of the value) and 8482.20 (17%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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