Spherical roller bearings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported spherical roller bearings worth $65.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $106.9 million.
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 | $65.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $96.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $91.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $106.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $84.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $85.9M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports spherical roller bearings to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (26%), United States (13%), Turkey (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $17.1M | 26% |
| United States | $8.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 6.4% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.70 per kg, 76% above the world average of $15.13. 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.
Spherical roller bearings imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of spherical roller bearings by the United Kingdom reached $29.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Sweden (28%), Germany (19%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $8.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 19% |
| United States | $5.4M | 18% |
| China | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $573K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $417K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom spherical roller bearings exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported spherical roller bearings worth $65.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 133 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy spherical roller bearings from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.70 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $15.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of spherical roller bearings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.9 million in 2017 to $65.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $106.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import spherical roller bearings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $29.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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