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World - Ball Or Roller Bearings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 8, 2024

The Largest Import Markets for Bearings

The global bearing market is thriving, with countries all over the world relying on imports to meet their demand for these essential components. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for bearings and provide key statistics and figures to give a comprehensive overview of this industry.

1. China: Leading the Import Market

China stands at the top of the list as the world's largest import market for bearings. In 2022, the country imported bearings worth a staggering $3.6 billion. China's booming manufacturing sector and rapid industrialization have fueled the demand for bearings, especially in sectors such as automotive and machinery manufacturing.

2. Germany: Strong Import Demand

Germany closely follows China in terms of import value for bearings, also reaching $3.6 billion in 2022. Known for its advanced manufacturing sector and engineering excellence, Germany relies heavily on bearing imports to meet the demand from its various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery.

3. United States: A Prominent Importer

The United States secures the third spot in the list of top import markets for bearings, with an import value of $2.8 billion in 2022. The country boasts a robust manufacturing industry that heavily relies on imported bearings to support sectors such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and energy.

4. Mexico: Growing Demand

Mexico is a significant player in the bearing import market, recording an import value of $1.2 billion in 2022. The country's manufacturing sector, particularly in the automotive industry, has seen substantial growth, driving the need for imported bearings. Additionally, Mexico's proximity to the United States makes it an attractive location for manufacturers.

5. Italy and France: European Powerhouses

Both Italy and France share similar import values for bearings, with both countries reaching $1.1 billion in 2022. Italy, known for its strong mechanical engineering sector, relies on imported bearings to support its various industries, including automotive, machinery, and construction. France, on the other hand, benefits from a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, railway, and machinery manufacturing, all of which contribute to its demand for imported bearings.

6. India: Growing Market Potential

India has emerged as a significant importer of bearings, with an import value of $1.0 billion in 2022. The country's flourishing automotive industry, coupled with increasing investments in infrastructure development, has fueled the demand for bearings. With a vast domestic market and growing industrialization, India shows great market potential for bearing imports.

7. Brazil, Netherlands, and South Korea: Emerging Importers

Brazil holds a notable position in the import market for bearings, with an import value of $850.7 million in 2022. The country's automotive sector, along with machinery manufacturing and mining industries, drives the demand for imported bearings. Similarly, the Netherlands and South Korea also show promising growth as emerging import markets for bearings, with import values of $778.4 million and $752.5 million, respectively. These countries benefit from strong manufacturing sectors and increasing industrial activities.

Overall, the import market for bearings is strongly driven by the manufacturing sector and industrialization in various countries. These top import markets demonstrate the crucial role that bearings play in supporting industries such as automotive, aerospace, machinery, and construction. As global demand for bearings continues to rise, importers and manufacturers alike can rely on market intelligence platforms like IndexBox to stay updated with the latest data and trends, enabling informed decision-making.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global bearing market. 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)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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