Building hardware imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $10.4 million of building hardware in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 813 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports building hardware from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Italy (14%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 12% |
| France | $1.1M | 11% |
| India | $788K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $724K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $509K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $370K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $360K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $346K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building hardware exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $7.9 million of building hardware in 2024 (679 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $567K | 7.2% |
| Oman | $348K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $208K | 2.7% |
| Palestine | $62K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $57K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $48K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $40K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported building hardware worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export building hardware?
Yes. Bahrain exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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