Central air conditioning units imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported central air conditioning units worth $18.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 494 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 855 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 850 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 781 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 843 t |
Where Bahrain imports central air conditioning units from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (25%), United Arab Emirates (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 23% |
| China | $4.1M | 22% |
| France | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $912K | 5% |
| Denmark | $765K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $499K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $288K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $276K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $258K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.61 per kg, close to the world average of $15.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Central air conditioning units exports from Bahrain
Exports of central air conditioning units by Bahrain reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (48%), Saudi Arabia (37%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $3.5M | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $13K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported central air conditioning units worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Bahrain?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.61 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export central air conditioning units?
Yes. Bahrain exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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