Combined ball and roller bearings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $20.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $20.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 846 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 271 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports combined ball and roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Singapore (25%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 28% |
| Singapore | $5.0M | 25% |
| United States | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $883K | 4.4% |
| India | $681K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $455K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $435K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $426K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.24 per kg, 29% below the world average of $14.35, 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.
Combined ball and roller bearings exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million of combined ball and roller bearings in 2024 (546 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (18%), Hong Kong (12%), Angola (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $351K | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $245K | 12% |
| Angola | $211K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $137K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $98K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $91K | 4.6% |
| Guyana | $75K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $71K | 3.6% |
| India | $64K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $63K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates combined ball and roller bearings imports (HS 8482.80): 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 8482.80: Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller.
Common questions
What is the value of combined ball and roller bearings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported combined ball and roller bearings worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply combined ball and roller bearings to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Singapore (25%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.24 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $14.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of combined ball and roller bearings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export combined ball and roller bearings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Hong Kong and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for combined ball and roller bearings?
The HS code for combined ball and roller bearings is subheading 8482.80. 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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