Bearing races and cages imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $20.8 million of bearing races and cages in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $20.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 673 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 397 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 530 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 433 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 413 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bearing races and cages from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United States (30%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 35% |
| United States | $6.2M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| India | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $705K | 3.4% |
| France | $563K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $308K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $251K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $221K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, close to the world average of $7.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bearing races and cages exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of bearing races and cages by the United Arab Emirates reached $974 thousand in 2024 (131 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (39%), China (21%), Brunei (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Brunei grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $382K | 39% |
| China | $207K | 21% |
| Brunei | $56K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $39K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $27K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $22K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bearing races and cages imports (HS 8482.99): 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 8482.99: Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers).
Common questions
What is the value of bearing races and cages imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bearing races and cages worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing races and cages to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (30%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing races and cages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing races and cages to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bearing races and cages?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $974 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, China and Brunei. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing races and cages?
The HS code for bearing races and cages is subheading 8482.99. 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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