Lithium primary batteries imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithium primary batteries by Bahrain reached $2.2 million in 2024 (27 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 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 | $2.2M | 27 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 35 t |
Where Bahrain imports lithium primary batteries from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 54% |
| China | $269K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 5% |
| France | $91K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $59K | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $57K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $56K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $42K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $33K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.68 per kg, 72% above the world average of $47.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithium primary batteries exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $672 thousand of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $460K | 69% |
| Nigeria | $122K | 18% |
| Kuwait | $38K | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $19K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported lithium primary batteries worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Bahrain?
The United States was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (12%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.68 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export lithium primary batteries?
Yes. Bahrain exported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
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