Deep groove ball bearings imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of deep groove ball bearings by the United States reached $1.31 billion in 2024 (55.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $1.31B | 55.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 77.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.54B | 96.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.44B | 94.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 73.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.28B | 65.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 72.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 72.2K t |
Where the United States imports deep groove ball bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Japan (20%), Germany (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $272.7M | 21% |
| Japan | $266.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $161.7M | 12% |
| Canada | $110.9M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $73.1M | 5.6% |
| France | $63.8M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $62.3M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $61.2M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $33.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $30.6M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.82 per kg, 54% above the world average of $15.48. 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.
Deep groove ball bearings exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported deep groove ball bearings worth $868.4 million (19.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (20%), Canada (13%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $171.7M | 20% |
| Canada | $116.4M | 13% |
| China | $64.5M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $53.9M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $48.4M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $42.3M | 4.9% |
| France | $34.4M | 4% |
| South Korea | $34.1M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $32.7M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $26.6M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by the United States?
The United States imported deep groove ball bearings worth $1.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($272.7 million), followed by Japan (20%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.82 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $15.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.24 billion in 2017 to $1.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $1.54 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.32 billion a year.
Does the United States also export deep groove ball bearings?
Yes. The United States exported $868.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $446.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. 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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