Optical radiation detector imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported optical radiation detector worth $4.3 million (13 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 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 | $4.3M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 15 t |
Where Bahrain imports optical radiation detector from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 57% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $252K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $220K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $200K | 4.6% |
| China | $179K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $152K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $152K | 3.5% |
| India | $109K | 2.5% |
| France | $39K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $343.21 per kg, close to the world average of $323.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical radiation detector exports from Bahrain
Exports of optical radiation detector by Bahrain reached $201 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Jordan (17%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 32% |
| Jordan | $35K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 11% |
| Canada | $18K | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $3K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported optical radiation detector worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Bahrain?
The United States was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $343.21 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $323.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export optical radiation detector?
Yes. Bahrain exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Switzerland. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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