Communication apparatus (other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of communication apparatus (other) by Bahrain reached $2.5 million in 2024 (28 tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $2.5M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 26 t |
Where Bahrain imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (24%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $944K | 38% |
| United States | $590K | 24% |
| Italy | $112K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $109K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $82K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $75K | 3% |
| New Zealand | $51K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $42K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $41K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.27 per kg, 24% below the world average of $114.21, 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.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported communication apparatus (other) worth $1.4 million (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported communication apparatus (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($944 thousand), followed by the United States (24%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $86.27 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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