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China - Tapered Roller Bearings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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May 14, 2023

Tapered Roller Bearing Import in China Shrinks Slightly to $39M in March 2023

China Tapered Roller Bearing Imports

In March 2023, supplies from abroad of tapered roller bearings increased by 3.3% to 2.4K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 with an increase of 41% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.3K tons. From October 2022 to March 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tapered roller bearing imports reduced to $39M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 when imports increased by 42% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $52M. From October 2022 to March 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

COUNTRYImport Value of Tapered Roller Bearing in China (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Japan11.012.210.411.112.610.213.211.49.511.79.212.810.7
Germany10.46.57.616.410.76.811.27.49.17.69.17.710.6
Romania5.67.35.97.43.37.611.94.47.86.65.06.24.1
United States2.23.03.92.34.53.02.22.84.02.43.64.63.9
Austria1.21.32.61.33.11.13.41.21.82.31.32.02.3
South Korea1.81.21.61.91.51.82.01.22.11.91.01.11.9
Italy1.31.81.02.51.51.11.30.70.91.92.71.11.3
Slovakia0.90.40.80.80.61.10.80.32.11.01.41.21.1
India2.00.81.61.21.31.41.31.22.30.71.70.71.0
Others2.63.02.42.93.12.44.42.62.22.21.82.12.0
Total39.037.437.747.942.236.351.633.341.938.236.839.538.9

Imports by Country

In March 2023, Japan (822 tons) and Germany (713 tons) were the largest importers of tapered roller bearingsaround the world, together finishing at approximately 21% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Romania (187 tons), South Korea (174 tons), the United States (146 tons) and Austria (114 tons), together mixing up an 8.3% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (67,796 kg), Slovakia (61,240 kg) and India (60,859 kg) - each resulted at a 2.6% share of total imports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tapered roller bearing importing markets into China were Japan ($11M), Germany ($11M) and Romania ($4.1M), with a combined 27% share of total imports. the United States, Austria, South Korea, Italy, Slovakia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +5.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the tapered roller bearing price stood at $15,934 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -4.7% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the import price increased by 12% month-to-month. China import price peaked at $16,837 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to March 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($26,668 per ton), while South Korea ($10,668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tapered roller 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.

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  • Prodcom 28151053 - Tapered roller bearings (including cone and tapered roller assemblies)

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

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    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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