Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Bahrain reached $9.8 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.5 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 | $9.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 28.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 79% |
| India | $724K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $577K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $303K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $302K | 3.1% |
| France | $76K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $19K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $214 thousand (119 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (48%), Saudi Arabia (41%), Singapore (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 41% |
| Singapore | $17K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $7K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (7%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Bahrain exported $214 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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