Core Export Data & Market Expansion
The company’s export volume reached 3.8 million units during the period, driven by strong demand from Southeast Asia and Central Asia markets. Vietnam emerged as the top destination, accounting for 22% of total shipments, followed by the Philippines (20%) and Uzbekistan (13%) – aligning with global trade patterns where these three countries consume 55% of HSN Code 6403 bearing exports . Notably, BSSD’s shipments to Kazakhstan and Costa Rica increased by over 60% YoY, as infrastructure projects in these regions boosted demand for industrial bearings.
“Our P6-class precision bearings have gained recognition for their long service life and stable performance, particularly in automotive and construction machinery sectors,” said a BSSD sales director. “We’ve maintained 100% on-time delivery rate for export orders, which has helped expand our footprint to 18 countries, up from 15 last year .”
Global market demand recovery: Major economies such as Europe and the United States have avoided a deep recession, and demand from downstream industries such as automobiles and industrial machinery remains stable.
The resilience of "Made in China": A complete industrial chain and continuously improving technology have given Chinese bearings global competitiveness in terms of cost-effectiveness and delivery capabilities.
Emerging market expansion: Exports to countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East are growing rapidly, becoming new growth points.
While low-end small ball bearings were the mainstay, the export proportion of high value-added products such as automotive bearings, precision machine tool bearings, wind turbine main shaft bearings, and robot reducer bearings has significantly increased.
Enterprises are placing greater emphasis on research and development, making progress in areas such as materials, heat treatment, and design simulation, resulting in continuous improvement in product lifespan and reliability.
Industry Tailwinds & Product Advantages
BSSD’s growth reflects broader trends in China’s bearing export sector, which saw a 25.3% MoM surge in March 2025 . The company’s focus on chrome steel materials and ISO 9001-certified production has positioned it well in mid-to-high-end markets. Its 33114 series tapered roller bearings, featuring 70mm bore size and steel cages, have become a flagship export product, widely used in tractor gearboxes and construction equipment .
With global bearing exports growing at 75% TTM (May 2024-Apr 2025) , BSSD plans to invest in 智能化升级 (intelligent upgrading) of its Qingdao production base, aiming to reduce lead times by 15% and target European markets with energy-efficient bearing solutions. “We’re developing low-friction bearings for wind turbines, leveraging China’s breakthroughs in 25MW-class wind power components ,” the director added.
Outlook
As China’s high-end bearing localization rate climbs to 41% , BSSD forecasts full-year 2025 exports to exceed 5 million units, with revenue from overseas markets accounting for 65% of total sales. The company will participate in the 2026 Hannover Messe to showcase its smart bearing technologies integrated with IoT sensors.
