🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of iron and steel scrap: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Bahrain imported iron and steel scrap worth $2.9 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 9.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports iron and steel scrap from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.7M | 96% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $115K | 4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $14K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.30 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel | 91% |
| 7204.50 | Ferrous products: remelting scrap ingots | 7.8% |
| 7204.29 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless) | 0.6% |
| 7204.49 | Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 | 0.5% |
| 7204.41 | Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Bahrain reached $153.7 million in 2024 (339.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $136.5M | 89% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $17.3M | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap imported by Bahrain?
$2.9 million in 2024, or 6.7 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import iron and steel scrap from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (95%), United States (4%), Singapore (0%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.44 per kg.
Does Bahrain export iron and steel scrap?
Yes, worth $153.7 million in 2024, mainly to India, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
HS heading 7204. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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