Combined ball and roller bearings exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of combined ball and roller bearings by the United States reached $161.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 168 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $136.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $136.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $137.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $134.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $149.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $154.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $165.7M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States exports combined ball and roller bearings to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), South Korea (7%), Turkey (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.6M | 22% |
| South Korea | $12.1M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $9.7M | 6% |
| China | $8.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $7.8M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.78 per kg, 331% above the world average of $14.35. 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.
Combined ball and roller bearings imports to the United States
The United States imported $43.8 million of combined ball and roller bearings in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (26%), China (11%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.2M | 26% |
| China | $4.9M | 11% |
| India | $4.1M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 9.4% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| France | $2.6M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States combined ball and roller bearings exports (HS 8482.80): 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 8482.80: Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller.
Common questions
What is the value of combined ball and roller bearings exported by the United States?
The United States exported combined ball and roller bearings worth $161.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy combined ball and roller bearings from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($35.6 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 147 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of combined ball and roller bearings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $61.78 per kg in 2024, 331% above the world average of $14.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of combined ball and roller bearings from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $165.7 million in 2017 to $161.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $165.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $147.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import combined ball and roller bearings?
Yes. The United States imported $43.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $117.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for combined ball and roller bearings?
The HS code for combined ball and roller bearings is subheading 8482.80. 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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