Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by Bahrain reached $2.4 million in 2024 (243 tonnes). That is 77% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.2 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 | $2.4M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 119 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 178 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 392 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 191 t |
Where Bahrain imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.2M | 93% |
| Japan | $56K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $42K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, 30% below the world average of $13.99, 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 cars 1500-2500cc exports from Bahrain
Exports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by Bahrain reached $542 thousand in 2024 (59 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $478K | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 3.5% |
| Cameroon | $12K | 2.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 220 countries worldwide. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Bahrain?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Japan (2%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
Yes. Bahrain exported $542 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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