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U.S. - Ball and Roller Bearings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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May 11, 2023

Bearing Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price Forecast for Ball and Roller Bearings in the United States till 2025
  2. Bearing Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Bearing Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  4. Bearing Imports in the United States
  5. Bearing Exports in the United States

Price Forecast for Ball and Roller Bearings in the United States till 2025

Price Forecast for Ball and Roller Bearings in the United States till 2025
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Bearing Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average bearing import price stood at $18.9 per kg in March 2023, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous month. Over the period from March 2022 to March 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 17% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $19.6 per kg in February 2023, and then contracted in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($48.0 per kg), while the price for the Philippines ($4,350 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 Mexico (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bearing Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In March 2023, the average bearing export price amounted to $110 per kg, rising by 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($207 per kg), while the average price for exports to France ($48.5 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bearing Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 184K tons of ball and roller bearings were imported into the United States; picking up by 21% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, bearing imports rose remarkably to $2.8B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Ball and Roller Bearings in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Japan5764216153.3%
China4994015393.9%
Germany254211247-1.4%
Canada187165182-1.3%
South Korea154121139-5.0%
Mexico11887.0102-7.0%
India93.255.195.41.2%
France10771.288.4-9.1%
Italy72.361.880.05.2%
Romania84.258.877.2-4.2%
Others397306329-9.0%
Total2,5431,9592,493-1.0%

Top Suppliers of Ball and Roller Bearings to the United States in 2022:

  1. China (80.3K tons)
  2. Japan (34.8K tons)
  3. South Korea (16.8K tons)
  4. Canada (13.8K tons)
  5. India (13.5K tons)
  6. Germany (8.9K tons)
  7. Mexico (7.6K tons)
  8. Italy (4.7K tons)
  9. Romania (3.9K tons)
  10. France (3.2K tons)

Bearing Exports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of ball and roller bearings exported from the United States rose markedly to 21K tons, increasing by 9.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The exports peaked at 90K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bearing exports skyrocketed to $2.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Ball and Roller Bearings in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Mexico468361391-8.6%
Canada407332362-5.7%
China99.810112511.9%
Germany12069.786.8-15.0%
Brazil67.257.978.88.3%
France78.272.670.3-5.2%
Australia72.471.969.1-2.3%
Singapore54.142.362.47.4%
United Kingdom47.346.057.210.0%
Japan58.952.250.8-7.1%
South Korea50.340.443.9-6.6%
Chile34.834.332.2-3.8%
India24.019.830.011.8%
Others337280311-3.9%
Total1,9191,5821,769-4.0%

Top Export Markets for Ball and Roller Bearings from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (16.0K tons)
  2. Mexico (14.6K tons)
  3. Brazil (5.7K tons)
  4. Germany (5.2K tons)
  5. China (5.0K tons)
  6. France (3.4K tons)
  7. Japan (2.3K tons)
  8. United Kingdom (2.1K tons)
  9. Australia (2.0K tons)
  10. Singapore (2.0K tons)
  11. India (1.6K tons)
  12. South Korea (1.6K tons)
  13. Chile (1.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bearing market in the U.S.. 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:

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      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

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      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 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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