Spherical roller bearings imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spherical roller bearings by the United States reached $236.3 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 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 | $236.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $210.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $227.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $179.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $166.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $218.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $222.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $187.6M | 9.2K t |
Where the United States imports spherical roller bearings from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), Sweden (16%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $55.7M | 24% |
| Sweden | $38.5M | 16% |
| Japan | $37.2M | 16% |
| China | $29.7M | 13% |
| Romania | $29.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $4.1M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.91 per kg, 25% 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 exports from the United States
The United States exported $115.8 million of spherical roller bearings in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 133 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (17%), Brazil (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.8M | 17% |
| Brazil | $10.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 7.7% |
| China | $6.7M | 5.8% |
| Chile | $5.7M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $3.6M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States spherical roller bearings imports (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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported spherical roller bearings worth $236.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 204 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($55.7 million), followed by Sweden (16%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.91 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $15.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $187.6 million in 2017 to $236.3 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $206.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export spherical roller bearings?
Yes. The United States exported $115.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Brazil and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $120.5 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.
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