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View PricingDecline in China's June 2023 Bearing Exports, Recording a 6% Drop to $420M
China Bearing Exports
In June 2023, exports of ball and roller bearings from China dropped to 66K tons, waning by -5.1% against the previous month's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 68% m-o-m.
In value terms, bearing exports fell to $420M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 63% month-to-month. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Bearing in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| India | 42.5 | 45.0 | 36.0 | 35.3 | 35.6 | 42.9 | 37.8 | 52.8 | 27.2 | 48.4 | 44.7 | 47.7 | 41.7 |
| United States | 53.6 | 54.5 | 50.9 | 47.1 | 43.9 | 43.6 | 36.2 | 44.8 | 29.5 | 49.4 | 43.6 | 44.9 | 41.7 |
| Germany | 46.5 | 44.8 | 45.0 | 36.7 | 34.7 | 37.8 | 32.0 | 43.7 | 22.4 | 34.5 | 36.6 | 34.6 | 34.9 |
| Brazil | 25.2 | 27.8 | 26.6 | 21.2 | 22.0 | 16.6 | 16.2 | 21.8 | 10.1 | 19.5 | 18.9 | 20.2 | 20.9 |
| South Korea | 23.2 | 20.2 | 19.5 | 18.6 | 17.6 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 20.0 | 17.0 | 20.9 | 24.0 | 21.4 | 19.1 |
| Malaysia | 17.5 | 18.4 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 17.8 | 21.0 | 15.9 | 20.8 | 9.6 | 19.8 | 15.3 | 18.9 | 18.1 |
| Italy | 20.5 | 21.2 | 16.8 | 15.4 | 14.0 | 12.8 | 15.4 | 20.9 | 9.9 | 16.7 | 17.6 | 19.3 | 15.2 |
| Others | 263 | 275 | 256 | 235 | 237 | 247 | 225 | 275 | 167 | 268 | 253 | 239 | 228 |
| Total | 493 | 507 | 471 | 429 | 422 | 440 | 397 | 500 | 293 | 477 | 453 | 446 | 420 |
Exports by Country
India (8.9K tons), the United States (5.2K tons) and Germany (4.5K tons) were the main destinations of bearing exports from China, together accounting for 28% of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Malaysia, Italy and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 19%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for bearing exported from China were the United States ($42M), India ($42M) and Germany ($35M), together comprising 28% of total exports. Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +0.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In June 2023, the bearing price amounted to $6,344 per ton (FOB, China), stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,160 per ton. From March 2023 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($8,545 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($4,362 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bearing market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28151030 - Ball bearings
- Prodcom 28151053 - Tapered roller bearings (including cone and tapered roller assemblies)
- Prodcom 28151055 - Spherical roller bearings
- Prodcom 28151057 - Cylindrical roller bearings (excluding roller bearings, needle roller bearings)
- Prodcom 28151070 - Needle roller bearings
- Prodcom 28151090 - Roller bearings (including combined ball/roller bearings) (excluding tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, n eedle roller bearings)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
