Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Bahrain reached $11.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.0 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 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 917 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 945 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Thailand (23%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 27% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 24% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $630K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $239K | 2.1% |
| India | $226K | 2% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $3.5 million (620 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (45%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Chad (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $791K | 23% |
| Chad | $535K | 15% |
| Sudan | $516K | 15% |
| Oman | $54K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Thailand (23%) and Japan (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Bahrain exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Chad. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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