Aluminium alloy ingots exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $2.84 billion of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (1.06 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.96 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.84B | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $2.71B | 1.04M t |
| 2022 | $3.96B | 1.22M t |
| 2021 | $2.53B | 943.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 587.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.08B | 497.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.10B | 456.9K t |
| 2017 | $820.1M | 364.5K t |
Where Bahrain exports aluminium alloy ingots to
Most of it went to United States (12%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $354.5M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $341.8M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $208.2M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $185.7M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $150.6M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $138.8M | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $133.6M | 4.7% |
| Greece | $123.6M | 4.4% |
| India | $122.5M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $114.4M | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots imports to Bahrain
Bahrain imported $21.9 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Oman (21%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 40% |
| Oman | $4.5M | 21% |
| China | $3.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 11% |
| Qatar | $702K | 3.2% |
| India | $541K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $497K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $252K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $183K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain aluminium alloy ingots exports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported aluminium alloy ingots worth $2.84 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 158 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium alloy ingots from Bahrain?
The United States was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($354.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium alloy ingots from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $820.1 million in 2017 to $2.84 billion in 2024, an increase of 246%. The peak was 2022 at $3.96 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.02 billion a year.
Does Bahrain also import aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. Bahrain imported $21.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Oman and China. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.82 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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