MRI machines imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mri machines by Bahrain reached $3.5 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.6 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 | 18 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $112K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 17 t |
| 2019 | $316K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 56 t |
Where Bahrain imports mri machines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 53% |
| United States | $782K | 22% |
| Japan | $754K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.5% |
| India | $32K | 0.9% |
| China | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $194.45 per kg, 157% above the world average of $75.73. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported mri machines worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to Bahrain?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Japan (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $194.45 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $75.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mri machines to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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