Diesel buses imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $39.7 million of diesel buses in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 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 | $39.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports diesel buses from
Japan alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $25.8M | 65% |
| India | $3.6M | 9% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $692K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $542K | 1.4% |
| United States | $185K | 0.5% |
| France | $118K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.53 per kg, 21% below the world average of $10.74, 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.
Diesel buses exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported diesel buses worth $20.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 27% |
| Cambodia | $573K | 2.9% |
| Oman | $560K | 2.8% |
| Jordan | $555K | 2.8% |
| China | $131K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $125K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $97K | 0.5% |
| Yemen | $83K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $77K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported diesel buses worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.53 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel buses to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export diesel buses?
Yes. Bahrain exported $20.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Cambodia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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