Grinding balls imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported grinding balls worth $4.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Bahrain imports grinding balls from
India alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 69% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 30% |
| China | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.25. 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 grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported grinding balls worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Thailand (30%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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