Outboard marine motors imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.9 million of outboard marine motors in 2024 (241 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.9M | 241 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 97 t |
Where Bahrain imports outboard marine motors from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.2M | 86% |
| United States | $457K | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $125K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 0.9% |
| China | $30K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.38 per kg, 38% below the world average of $32.62, 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.
Outboard marine motors exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported outboard marine motors worth $2.4 million (123 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 63% |
| Iraq | $357K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $166K | 7.1% |
| Qatar | $146K | 6.2% |
| Oman | $76K | 3.2% |
| Moldova | $43K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $37K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $25K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported outboard marine motors worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.38 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $32.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export outboard marine motors?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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 8407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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