Diesel generator sets small imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.3 million of diesel generator sets small in 2024 (441 tonnes). Value rose 29% 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 | $4.3M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 275 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 522 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 746 t |
Where Bahrain imports diesel generator sets small from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Saudi Arabia (20%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $876K | 20% |
| United States | $649K | 15% |
| India | $495K | 12% |
| Italy | $228K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $185K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $131K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $45K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.74 per kg, 32% above the world average of $7.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets small exports from Bahrain
Exports of diesel generator sets small by Bahrain reached $509 thousand in 2024 (204 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (47%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Qatar (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $240K | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 26% |
| Qatar | $105K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 6% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported diesel generator sets small worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 441 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.74 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $7.38 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 small to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Bahrain exported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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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