Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.28 billion of plain shaft bearings and housings in 2024 (22.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 196 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 6% 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 | $1.28B | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.06B | 40.7K t |
| 2021 | $898.0M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $785.5M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $934.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $875.2M | 30.9K t |
| 2017 | $829.7M | 26.4K t |
Where the United States exports plain shaft bearings and housings to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), Canada (16%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $244.6M | 19% |
| Canada | $203.8M | 16% |
| China | $83.7M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $63.6M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $62.5M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $48.8M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $46.0M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $43.6M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $37.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $36.8M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.01 per kg, 354% 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 States
In 2024, the United States imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $1.05 billion (50.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from China (16%), Mexico (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.9M | 16% |
| Mexico | $148.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $140.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $133.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $63.2M | 6% |
| India | $52.8M | 5% |
| France | $34.9M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34.1M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $28.5M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $27.5M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $1.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy plain shaft bearings and housings from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($244.6 million), followed by Canada (16%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 168 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $57.01 per kg in 2024, 354% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plain shaft bearings and housings from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $829.7 million in 2017 to $1.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $983.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. The United States imported $1.05 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $223.8 million a 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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