Microprocessors and microcontrollers exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $8.7 million of microprocessors and microcontrollers in 2024 (13 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.7M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 18 t |
Where Bahrain exports microprocessors and microcontrollers to
Hong Kong alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $7.7M | 88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $320K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $213K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $187K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $185K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $36K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $12K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $670.01 per kg, close to the world average of $635.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Microprocessors and microcontrollers imports to Bahrain
Imports of microprocessors and microcontrollers by Bahrain reached $4.5 million in 2024 (48 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (23%), Vietnam (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $997K | 22% |
| China | $671K | 15% |
| United States | $623K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $307K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $215K | 4.8% |
| India | $91K | 2% |
| Mexico | $79K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain microprocessors and microcontrollers exports (HS 8542.31): 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 8542.31: Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of microprocessors and microcontrollers exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported microprocessors and microcontrollers worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 202 countries worldwide. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy microprocessors and microcontrollers from Bahrain?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average export price of microprocessors and microcontrollers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $670.01 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $635.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of microprocessors and microcontrollers from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import microprocessors and microcontrollers?
Yes. Bahrain imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hong Kong, Vietnam and China. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers?
The HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers is subheading 8542.31. 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 8542 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Bahrain. Tell us your product to see it live.
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