Metal gasket joints imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $3.5 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (124 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.3 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 | $3.5M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 71 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 138 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 322 t |
Where Bahrain imports metal gasket joints from
The largest suppliers were Japan (26%), Italy (18%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $896K | 26% |
| Italy | $637K | 18% |
| United States | $392K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $336K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $168K | 4.9% |
| India | $163K | 4.7% |
| China | $129K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $92K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $89K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.79 per kg, close to the world average of $32.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal gasket joints exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $800 thousand of metal gasket joints in 2024 (31 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), United States (24%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+618% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 28% |
| United States | $195K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $147K | 18% |
| Lithuania | $82K | 10% |
| Egypt | $48K | 6% |
| Sudan | $41K | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $13K | 1.6% |
| Iraq | $7K | 0.9% |
| China | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported metal gasket joints worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($896 thousand), followed by Italy (18%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.79 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $32.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. Bahrain exported $800 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 $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
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