Check valves imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of check valves by Bahrain reached $3.5 million in 2024 (308 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.9 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 | $3.5M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 783 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 337 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 850 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 399 t |
Where Bahrain imports check valves from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Saudi Arabia (20%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $853K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $697K | 20% |
| United States | $418K | 12% |
| Mexico | $359K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $199K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $117K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $98K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $90K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $89K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.46 per kg, 52% below the world average of $23.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Check valves exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $313 thousand of check valves in 2024 (31 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $145K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 33% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 9% |
| Libya | $19K | 6.1% |
| France | $8K | 2.5% |
| China | $7K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0.1% |
| Palestine | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain check valves imports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported check valves worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply check valves to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($853 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of check valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $23.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of check valves to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export check valves?
Yes. Bahrain exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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