Metal fittings imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.4 million of metal fittings in 2024 (438 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.5 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 | $2.4M | 438 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 629 t |
Where Bahrain imports metal fittings from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United States (32%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $808K | 34% |
| United States | $761K | 32% |
| Germany | $112K | 4.6% |
| France | $107K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $103K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $99K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 1.9% |
| India | $41K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 46% below the world average of $10.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal fittings exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported metal fittings worth $905 thousand (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $583K | 65% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported metal fittings worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 438 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($808 thousand), followed by the United States (32%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export metal fittings?
Yes. Bahrain exported $905 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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