Lithium-ion batteries imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.4 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (136 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.0 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 | $4.4M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 33 t |
Where Bahrain imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 71% |
| United States | $180K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $158K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $137K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 3% |
| South Korea | $118K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $87K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $72K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $71K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.67 per kg, close to the world average of $31.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $345 thousand of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (10 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (47%), United States (24%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 47% |
| United States | $83K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 13% |
| Oman | $44K | 13% |
| China | $5K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.8% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported lithium-ion batteries worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 221 countries worldwide. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $31.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Bahrain exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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 8507 page.
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