Dental instruments imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental instruments by Bahrain reached $2.7 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 25 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 23 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 28 t |
Where Bahrain imports dental instruments from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Netherlands (14%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $770K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $381K | 14% |
| Germany | $329K | 12% |
| Japan | $235K | 8.6% |
| United States | $140K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $82K | 3% |
| Italy | $78K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $75K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $65K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.43 per kg, close to the world average of $113.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported dental instruments worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($770 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.43 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $113.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental instruments to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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