🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of coal: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Bahrain imported coal worth $15.6 million (121.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.6M | 121.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 42.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 57.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 55.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 28.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports coal from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $8.7M | 56% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $4.7M | 30% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.8M | 12% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $99K | 0.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $50K | 0.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $46K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $44K | 0.3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.11 | Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 69% |
| 2701.12 | Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 30% |
| 2701.20 | Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels: manufactured from coal | 0.6% |
| 2701.19 | Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Bahrain exported $543 thousand of coal in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $533K | 98% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $10K | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Bahrain?
$15.6 million in 2024, or 121.1 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import coal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (56%), South Africa (30%), Egypt (12%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.13 per kg.
Does Bahrain export coal?
Yes, worth $543 thousand in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia, Canada.
What is the HS code for coal?
HS heading 2701. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 2701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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