Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.0 million of electric signalling apparatus (other) in 2024 (77 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $2.0M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 80 t |
Where Bahrain imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), South Korea (13%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $747K | 37% |
| South Korea | $275K | 14% |
| United States | $259K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $51K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 2.2% |
| France | $43K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $30K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.60 per kg, 71% below the world average of $90.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($747 thousand), followed by South Korea (13%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.60 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $90.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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