Anthracite coal imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anthracite coal by Bahrain reached $10.7 million in 2024 (61.2 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.4 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 | $10.7M | 61.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 42.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.4M | 63.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 57.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 55.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 28.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports anthracite coal from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.7M | 82% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 17% |
| India | $94K | 0.9% |
| United States | $28K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anthracite coal exports from Bahrain
Exports of anthracite coal by Bahrain reached $384 thousand in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $375K | 98% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain anthracite coal imports (HS 2701.11): 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 2701.11: Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of anthracite coal imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported anthracite coal worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply anthracite coal to Bahrain?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of anthracite coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anthracite coal to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $28.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export anthracite coal?
Yes. Bahrain exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and Canada. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for anthracite coal?
The HS code for anthracite coal is subheading 2701.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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