Spherical roller bearings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spherical roller bearings by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% 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 | $21.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports spherical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), China (22%), Japan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.0M | 24% |
| China | $4.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 20% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $923K | 4.4% |
| India | $655K | 3.1% |
| France | $600K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $315K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $249K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.97 per kg, 47% below the world average of $15.13, 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.
Spherical roller bearings exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of spherical roller bearings by the United Arab Emirates reached $271 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (35%), Morocco (15%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $94K | 35% |
| Morocco | $42K | 15% |
| India | $39K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $26K | 9.5% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 6.6% |
| Kenya | $16K | 6% |
| Egypt | $9K | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates spherical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.30): 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 8482.30: Bearings: spherical roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of spherical roller bearings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported spherical roller bearings worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (22%) and Japan (20%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.97 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $15.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export spherical roller bearings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Morocco and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spherical roller bearings?
The HS code for spherical roller bearings is subheading 8482.30. 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 8482 page.
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