🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of electric motor: 2024 trade data
Bahrain imported $19.9 million of electric motor in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $96.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $83.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $96.1M | 4.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from United States (14%), Czech Republic (12%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.8M | 14% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $2.3M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $839K | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $774K | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $687K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 28% |
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 15% |
| 8501.40 | Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | 9.5% |
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 9% |
| 8501.32 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 7.8% |
| 8501.31 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | 7.8% |
| 8501.62 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | 6.5% |
| 8501.34 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.19 per kg, 31% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Exports in the other direction
Bahrain exported $3.6 million of electric motor in 2024 (756 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 81% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $241K | 6.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $155K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $78K | 2.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $51K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $45K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $39K | 1.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $11K | 0.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Bahrain?
$19.9 million in 2024, or 2.2 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import electric motor from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (14%), Czech Republic (12%), China (9%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.41 per kg.
Does Bahrain export electric motor?
Yes, worth $3.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
HS heading 8501. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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