Circuit breakers imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $6.2 million of circuit breakers in 2024 (251 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.4 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 | $6.2M | 251 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 343 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 450 t |
Where Bahrain imports circuit breakers from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), India (19%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| India | $1.2M | 19% |
| France | $566K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $555K | 9% |
| Thailand | $376K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $333K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $301K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $299K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $278K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $266K | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.51 per kg, close to the world average of $29.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit breakers exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $255 thousand of circuit breakers in 2024 (22 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (32%), Italy (19%), Oman (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $83K | 32% |
| Italy | $48K | 19% |
| Oman | $45K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 9.9% |
| India | $18K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $7K | 2.9% |
| China | $6K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported circuit breakers worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 251 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (19%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Bahrain exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Italy and Oman. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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