Mobile phones imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Bahrain reached $326.2 million in 2024 (333 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $326.2M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $325.2M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $139.7M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $245.6M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $215.9M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $248.5M | 396 t |
| 2018 | $295.5M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $287.7M | 486 t |
Where Bahrain imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $238.3M | 73% |
| Vietnam | $74.2M | 23% |
| India | $11.7M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $371K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $293K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $290K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $212K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $181K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $163K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $126K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $978.42 per kg, 205% above the world average of $321.06. 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.
Mobile phones exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $106.8 million of mobile phones in 2024 (67 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $102.0M | 96% |
| Kuwait | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $523K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $224K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $36K | 0% |
| Mexico | $6K | 0% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported mobile phones worth $326.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($238.3 million), followed by Vietnam (23%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $978.42 per kg in 2024, 205% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mobile phones to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $287.7 million in 2017 to $326.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $260.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export mobile phones?
Yes. Bahrain exported $106.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Hong Kong. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $219.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
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