Diesel generator sets large imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $8.2 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (957 tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.4 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 | $8.2M | 957 t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 874 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports diesel generator sets large from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (24%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 33% |
| India | $2.0M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $498K | 6.1% |
| Kuwait | $393K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $364K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $279K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $199K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $173K | 2.1% |
| France | $133K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.58 per kg, 36% below the world average of $13.44, 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 generator sets large exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported diesel generator sets large worth $5.9 million (694 tonnes). Germany alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $192K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $108K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $97K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported diesel generator sets large worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 957 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (24%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.58 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Bahrain exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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