Deep groove ball bearings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of deep groove ball bearings by the United Arab Emirates reached $179.2 million in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 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 | $179.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $198.9M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $155.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $133.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $122.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $163.4M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $143.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $107.3M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports deep groove ball bearings from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Japan (22%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.3M | 33% |
| Japan | $39.4M | 22% |
| United States | $13.3M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.0M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $8.3M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, 43% below the world average of $15.48, 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.
Deep groove ball bearings exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of deep groove ball bearings by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.3 million in 2024 (962 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (20%), Hong Kong (7%), Zimbabwe (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported deep groove ball bearings worth $179.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($59.3 million), followed by Japan (22%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $15.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.3 million in 2017 to $179.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $198.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export deep groove ball bearings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $175.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. 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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