Distribution board parts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $7.9 million of distribution board parts in 2024 (901 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.6 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 | $7.9M | 901 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 657 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 938 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports distribution board parts from
Most of the value came from India (27%), United Arab Emirates (16%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $949K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $945K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $885K | 11% |
| Jordan | $448K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $388K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $155K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $114K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $81K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.73 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Distribution board parts exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $2.9 million of distribution board parts in 2024 (138 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), Algeria (14%), Qatar (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 47% |
| Algeria | $406K | 14% |
| Qatar | $395K | 14% |
| Brazil | $233K | 8% |
| Oman | $158K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $141K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $37K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $36K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $28K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported distribution board parts worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 901 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.73 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export distribution board parts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. 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 8538 page.
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