Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $11.5 million (679 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. 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 | $11.5M | 679 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 697 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 682 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 594 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 978 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 799 t |
Where Bahrain imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), Thailand (29%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.4M | 30% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 29% |
| United States | $1.8M | 16% |
| China | $690K | 6% |
| Germany | $229K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $228K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $212K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $197K | 1.7% |
| India | $181K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $174K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.87 per kg, close to the world average of $14.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $6.0 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (301 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 25% |
| United States | $165K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $115K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $98K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $43K | 0.7% |
| China | $21K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $17K | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 679 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Thailand (29%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.87 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Bahrain exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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