Needle roller bearings imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported needle roller bearings worth $20.5 million (431 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.9 million.
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 | $20.5M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 736 t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 948 t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $25.9M | 904 t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 627 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports needle roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), United States (21%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 46% |
| United States | $4.3M | 21% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 5% |
| China | $942K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $688K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $306K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $196K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $183K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.47 per kg, 108% above the world average of $22.82. 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.
Needle roller bearings exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of needle roller bearings by the United Kingdom reached $4.7 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). Most of it went to India (37%), Germany (12%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 37% |
| Germany | $577K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $288K | 6.2% |
| United States | $210K | 4.5% |
| China | $163K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $118K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $98K | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $78K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $78K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $76K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom needle roller bearings imports (HS 8482.40): 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 8482.40: Bearings: needle roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of needle roller bearings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported needle roller bearings worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply needle roller bearings to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of needle roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.47 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $22.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of needle roller bearings to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export needle roller bearings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for needle roller bearings?
The HS code for needle roller bearings is subheading 8482.40. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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