Petrol cars <1000cc imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $9.5 million (843 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 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 | $9.5M | 843 t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 296 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 327 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 369 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 506 t |
Where Bahrain imports petrol cars <1000cc from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (23%), Indonesia (21%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 21% |
| United States | $994K | 11% |
| Germany | $986K | 10% |
| Japan | $899K | 9.5% |
| India | $557K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $473K | 5% |
| Austria | $396K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $274K | 2.9% |
| China | $268K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.22 per kg, close to the world average of $12.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported petrol cars <1000cc worth $2.4 million (166 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (39%), Czech Republic (15%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $950K | 39% |
| Czech Republic | $372K | 15% |
| China | $285K | 12% |
| United States | $130K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $120K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $100K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $93K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 1.6% |
| Libya | $30K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 843 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.22 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic and China. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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