Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $275.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $257.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $226.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $206.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $191.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $218.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $220.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $206.9M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports plain shaft bearings and housings to
Most of it went to Germany (13%), United States (12%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.9M | 13% |
| United States | $34.1M | 12% |
| France | $27.7M | 10% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $12.8M | 4.7% |
| China | $10.4M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $9.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.4M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $7.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.29 per kg, 308% 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 imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by the United Kingdom reached $253.2 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Germany (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $47.1M | 19% |
| China | $42.8M | 17% |
| Japan | $11.3M | 4.5% |
| India | $10.0M | 4% |
| France | $9.7M | 3.8% |
| Slovakia | $8.6M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.0M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plain shaft bearings and housings exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $275.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy plain shaft bearings and housings from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 149 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $51.29 per kg in 2024, 308% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plain shaft bearings and housings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $206.9 million in 2017 to $275.0 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $225.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $253.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. That compares with exports of $275.0 million in the same 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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