Electrical carbon articles imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported electrical carbon articles worth $45.9 million (982 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 153% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
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 | $45.9M | 982 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $235K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $745K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 83 t |
Where Bahrain imports electrical carbon articles from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.9M | 100% |
| China | $63K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.79 per kg, 531% above the world average of $7.42. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain electrical carbon articles imports (HS 8545.90): 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 8545.90: Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical carbon articles imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported electrical carbon articles worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 982 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 153% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical carbon articles to Bahrain?
The United States was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.79 per kg in 2024, 531% above the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical carbon articles to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical carbon articles?
The HS code for electrical carbon articles is subheading 8545.90. 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 8545 page.
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