Headphones and earphones imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported headphones and earphones worth $7.0 million (89 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.6 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 | $7.0M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 71 t |
Where Bahrain imports headphones and earphones from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 58% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $158K | 2.3% |
| United States | $128K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $61K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $26K | 0.4% |
| India | $19K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $79.02 per kg, 22% below the world average of $100.92, 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.
Headphones and earphones exports from Bahrain
Exports of headphones and earphones by Bahrain reached $308 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Saudi Arabia (31%), China (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 31% |
| China | $68K | 22% |
| France | $12K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 1% |
| Finland | $3K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported headphones and earphones worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Vietnam (33%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $79.02 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2021 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. Bahrain exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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