Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe by Bahrain reached $2.7 million in 2024 (616 tonnes). Value rose 125% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 616 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 320 t |
| 2022 | $496K | 413 t |
| 2021 | $598K | 154 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 362 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 934 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $359K | 255 t |
Where Bahrain imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 87% |
| Singapore | $202K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $117K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 1.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $251 thousand of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (178 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 100% |
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The shipment records behind Bahrain carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 616 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 125% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Singapore (7%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $359 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 650%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Bahrain exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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