Aluminum oxide (corundum) exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminum oxide (corundum) by Bahrain reached $27.5 million in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.5 million.
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 | $27.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 36.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 30.9K t |
Where Bahrain exports aluminum oxide (corundum) to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (20%), Japan (18%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.6M | 20% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 18% |
| United States | $4.0M | 15% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| India | $1.4M | 5% |
| Canada | $760K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $704K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $693K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum oxide (corundum) imports to Bahrain
Bahrain imported $391 thousand of aluminum oxide (corundum) in 2024 (289 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $286K | 73% |
| Brazil | $46K | 12% |
| China | $40K | 10% |
| Thailand | $16K | 4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain aluminum oxide (corundum) exports (HS 2818.10): 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 2818.10: Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum oxide (corundum) exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 67 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum oxide (corundum) from Bahrain?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Japan (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum oxide (corundum) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminum oxide (corundum) from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $39.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import aluminum oxide (corundum)?
Yes. Bahrain imported $391 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Brazil and China. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum)?
The HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum) is subheading 2818.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2818 page.
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