Tapered roller bearings exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $614.3 million of tapered roller bearings in 2024 (37.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Value fell 4% from 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 | $614.3M | 37.4K t |
| 2023 | $641.0M | 39.5K t |
| 2022 | $624.6M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $492.5M | 30.5K t |
| 2020 | $417.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $543.4M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $555.1M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $508.3M | 33.7K t |
Where the United States exports tapered roller bearings to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), Canada (14%), Australia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $155.5M | 25% |
| Canada | $85.0M | 14% |
| Australia | $66.2M | 11% |
| France | $41.7M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $38.8M | 6.3% |
| China | $27.2M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $23.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $15.0M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $14.4M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.42 per kg, 41% above the world average of $11.66. 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.
Tapered roller bearings imports to the United States
Imports of tapered roller bearings by the United States reached $572.0 million in 2024 (40.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. The largest suppliers were Japan (20%), South Korea (14%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $113.5M | 20% |
| South Korea | $82.2M | 14% |
| India | $73.7M | 13% |
| China | $56.5M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $50.9M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $43.2M | 7.6% |
| Romania | $39.1M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 4.4% |
| France | $16.7M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $11.4M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tapered roller bearings exports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings exported by the United States?
The United States exported tapered roller bearings worth $614.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 160 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy tapered roller bearings from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($155.5 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 145 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.42 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $11.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tapered roller bearings from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $508.3 million in 2017 to $614.3 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $641.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $549.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import tapered roller bearings?
Yes. The United States imported $572.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, South Korea and India. That compares with exports of $614.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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