🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of crane: 2024 trade data
Imports of crane by Bahrain reached $10.3 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.6 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 | $10.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 670 t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 7.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports crane from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Austria (19%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.0M | 49% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.9M | 19% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $951K | 9.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $806K | 7.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $583K | 5.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $214K | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $170K | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $118K | 1.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $107K | 1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $96K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.49 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 56% |
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 18% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 13% |
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 2.8% |
| 8426.12 | Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers | 2.7% |
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 2.6% |
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 2.5% |
| 8426.30 | Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain exported crane worth $5.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 67% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 31% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $79K | 1.6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $51K | 1% |
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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Bahrain?
$10.3 million in 2024, or 2.7 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import crane from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), Austria (19%), Germany (9%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.26 per kg.
Does Bahrain export crane?
Yes, worth $5.0 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman.
What is the HS code for crane?
HS heading 8426. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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