Coaxial cable imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $15.0 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.3 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 | $15.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 705 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 751 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports coaxial cable from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.1M | 74% |
| China | $2.1M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Kuwait | $100K | 0.7% |
| United States | $88K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $75K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $45K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 67% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Coaxial cable exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $658 thousand of coaxial cable in 2024 (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $630K | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported coaxial cable worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by China (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Bahrain exported $658 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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