Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $2.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports coated arc welding electrodes from
Most of the value came from India (19%), China (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $522K | 19% |
| China | $396K | 14% |
| United States | $366K | 13% |
| Sweden | $273K | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $255K | 9.2% |
| Indonesia | $251K | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $214K | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $147K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $110K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $100K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($522 thousand), followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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