General cargo trailers imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.1 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (692 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $2.1M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 331 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 909 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 686 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 2.8K t |
Where Bahrain imports general cargo trailers from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (37%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $765K | 37% |
| United States | $319K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 14% |
| Belgium | $213K | 10% |
| France | $213K | 10% |
| Germany | $211K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.9% |
| China | $16K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
General cargo trailers exports from Bahrain
Exports of general cargo trailers by Bahrain reached $231 thousand in 2024 (83 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (29%), Oman (23%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $67K | 29% |
| Oman | $53K | 23% |
| United States | $39K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $10K | 4.2% |
| Yemen | $5K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported general cargo trailers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($765 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Bahrain exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and the United States. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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