🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of motorcycles: 2024 trade data
Imports of motorcycles by Bahrain reached $6.8 million in 2024 (853 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 419 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 383 t |
Where Bahrain imports motorcycles from
Most of the value came from India (34%), China (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 34% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $869K | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $855K | 13% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $840K | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $498K | 7.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $446K | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $381K | 5.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $171K | 2.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $165K | 2.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $61K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 46% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity… | 34% |
| 8711.60 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 7.2% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity… | 5.7% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 3% |
| 8711.10 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc… | 2.9% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.98 per kg, 46% below the world average of $14.85, 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.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain exported motorcycles worth $594 thousand (48 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $329K | 55% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $89K | 15% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $30K | 5.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $25K | 4.1% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $24K | 4.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $22K | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $17K | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $17K | 2.8% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $12K | 2% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $11K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Bahrain?
$6.8 million in 2024, or 853 tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import motorcycles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (34%), China (13%), Germany (13%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.98 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $14.85 per kg.
Does Bahrain export motorcycles?
Yes, worth $594 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
HS heading 8711. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 8711 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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