Motor vehicle lights imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $6.5 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (261 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 | $6.5M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 285 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 214 t |
Where Bahrain imports motor vehicle lights from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), Japan (17%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 17% |
| United States | $809K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $428K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $397K | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $371K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $296K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $234K | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $208K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $191K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.77 per kg, 21% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from Bahrain
Exports of motor vehicle lights by Bahrain reached $1.1 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (30%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Saudi Arabia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $333K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $326K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $216K | 20% |
| China | $103K | 9.5% |
| United States | $62K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $20K | 1.8% |
| Sudan | $9K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported motor vehicle lights worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.77 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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