Deep groove ball bearings imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of deep groove ball bearings by Bahrain reached $8.3 million in 2024 (373 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 373 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 360 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 333 t |
Where Bahrain imports deep groove ball bearings from
Japan alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.1M | 62% |
| China | $572K | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $536K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $489K | 5.9% |
| United States | $320K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $252K | 3% |
| France | $196K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $141K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $97K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.19 per kg, 43% above the world average of $15.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deep groove ball bearings exports from Bahrain
Exports of deep groove ball bearings by Bahrain reached $5.1 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 32% |
| Sudan | $90K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 1.5% |
| China | $64K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $63K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.3% |
| Iraq | $12K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): 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 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported deep groove ball bearings worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 373 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (7%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.19 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $15.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export deep groove ball bearings?
Yes. Bahrain exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8482 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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