Forged steel articles imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported forged steel articles worth $3.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 632 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 794 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 792 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 744 t |
Where Bahrain imports forged steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 61% |
| Italy | $405K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $364K | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $188K | 5% |
| Spain | $145K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $130K | 3.4% |
| India | $106K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $35K | 0.9% |
| United States | $15K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.75, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported forged steel articles worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel articles to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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