Evaporative coolers imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $8.7 million of evaporative coolers in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $106.7 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 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 791 t |
| 2020 | $106.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports evaporative coolers from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 12% |
| India | $1.0M | 12% |
| South Korea | $365K | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $142K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 46% below the world average of $15.26, 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.
Evaporative coolers exports from Bahrain
Exports of evaporative coolers by Bahrain reached $580 thousand in 2024 (115 tonnes). Australia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $415K | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 17% |
| Qatar | $23K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 2.3% |
| United States | $10K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $4K | 0.7% |
| Yemen | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain evaporative coolers imports (HS 8415.83): 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 8415.83: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative coolers imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported evaporative coolers worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative coolers to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $15.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative coolers to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2020 at $106.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export evaporative coolers?
Yes. Bahrain exported $580 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative coolers?
The HS code for evaporative coolers is subheading 8415.83. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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