Burglar and fire alarms imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of burglar and fire alarms by Bahrain reached $3.2 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $3.2M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 70 t |
Where Bahrain imports burglar and fire alarms from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), United States (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 36% |
| United States | $523K | 16% |
| China | $511K | 16% |
| Romania | $227K | 7% |
| Mexico | $135K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $107K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $73K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $55K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.23 per kg, close to the world average of $69.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Burglar and fire alarms exports from Bahrain
Exports of burglar and fire alarms by Bahrain reached $410 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $252K | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $85K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 9.5% |
| Qatar | $21K | 5% |
| United States | $5K | 1.1% |
| China | $4K | 1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain burglar and fire alarms imports (HS 8531.10): 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 8531.10: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of burglar and fire alarms imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported burglar and fire alarms worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply burglar and fire alarms to Bahrain?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of burglar and fire alarms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $74.23 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $69.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of burglar and fire alarms to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export burglar and fire alarms?
Yes. Bahrain exported $410 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for burglar and fire alarms?
The HS code for burglar and fire alarms is subheading 8531.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8531 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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