Bearing imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing by Yemen reached $4.4 million in 2024 (423 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 423 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 378 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 619 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 104 t |
Where Yemen imports bearing from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.7M | 61% |
| China | $1.4M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $39K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Ball bearings | 67% |
| 8482.20 | Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies | 26% |
| 8482.99 | Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers) | 3.1% |
| 8482.50 | Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482 | 1.2% |
| 8482.30 | Bearings: spherical roller bearings | 1.2% |
| 8482.80 | Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller | 1% |
| 8482.40 | Bearings: needle roller bearings | 0.5% |
| 8482.91 | Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported bearing worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Yemen?
Japan was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (33%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bearing to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2021 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (67% of the value) and 8482.20 (26%). 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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