Diesel generator sets medium imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported diesel generator sets medium worth $4.2 million (550 tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.7 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 | $4.2M | 550 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 437 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 436 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 464 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 627 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 573 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports diesel generator sets medium from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $841K | 20% |
| Spain | $541K | 13% |
| India | $457K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $337K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $174K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $138K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $55K | 1.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported diesel generator sets medium worth $878 thousand (407 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (40%), Qatar (35%), Saudi Arabia (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+645% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $352K | 40% |
| Qatar | $311K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $216K | 25% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported diesel generator sets medium worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 550 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $7.96 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 medium to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Bahrain exported $878 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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