Air intake filters for engines imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $3.9 million of air intake filters for engines in 2024 (282 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 282 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 335 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 436 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 550 t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports air intake filters for engines from
The largest suppliers were Japan (19%), United States (12%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $765K | 20% |
| United States | $463K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $344K | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $338K | 8.6% |
| China | $332K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $320K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $249K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $180K | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $158K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $140K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.94 per kg, close to the world average of $13.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air intake filters for engines exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported air intake filters for engines worth $1.5 million (60 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), Saudi Arabia (32%), Sudan (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $725K | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $485K | 32% |
| Sudan | $124K | 8.3% |
| Bangladesh | $21K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 1.3% |
| United States | $18K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $17K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $15K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $11K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported air intake filters for engines worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 282 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($765 thousand), followed by the United States (12%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export air intake filters for engines?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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