Bearing balls and rollers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported bearing balls and rollers worth $18.9 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.9 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 | $18.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Turkey imports bearing balls and rollers from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Poland (24%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 30% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $674K | 3.6% |
| France | $566K | 3% |
| United States | $365K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $270K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing balls and rollers exports from Turkey
Exports of bearing balls and rollers by Turkey reached $7.0 million in 2024 (814 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.8M | 54% |
| Iraq | $736K | 11% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $658K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $229K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $197K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $169K | 2.4% |
| United States | $166K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $120K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $100K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bearing balls and rollers imports (HS 8482.91): 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 8482.91: Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing balls and rollers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bearing balls and rollers worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing balls and rollers to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Poland (24%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing balls and rollers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing balls and rollers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bearing balls and rollers?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Iraq and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing balls and rollers?
The HS code for bearing balls and rollers is subheading 8482.91. 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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