Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $135.9 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% 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 | $135.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $147.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $126.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $113.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $97.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $103.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $91.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $82.2M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
The largest suppliers were Japan (34%), Germany (18%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $45.8M | 34% |
| Germany | $24.4M | 18% |
| United States | $19.8M | 15% |
| China | $8.3M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.36 per kg, 102% above the world average of $12.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $5.0 million (231 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (20%), Kuwait (15%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+931% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $988K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $772K | 15% |
| United States | $553K | 11% |
| Germany | $539K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $312K | 6.2% |
| Angola | $138K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $113K | 2.2% |
| France | $113K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $106K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $135.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.36 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.2 million in 2017 to $135.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $147.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Kuwait and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $130.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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