Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes worth $35.8 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 205% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 4.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $29.6M | 83% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 10% |
| Thailand | $901K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $298K | 0.8% |
| India | $288K | 0.8% |
| United States | $193K | 0.5% |
| China | $188K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $154K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $98K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.01 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $14.3 million of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (42%), Sudan (25%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 42% |
| Sudan | $3.6M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Angola | $624K | 4.4% |
| Chad | $581K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $402K | 2.8% |
| Oman | $387K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $60K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $22K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.22): 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 8704.22: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 205% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
Yes. Bahrain exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
The HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes is subheading 8704.22. 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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