🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of pig iron: 2024 trade data
Bahrain imported $2.6 million of pig iron in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 5.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports pig iron from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.4M | 92% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $167K | 6.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $38K | 1.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7201
| 7201.20 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0.5% of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 92% |
| 7201.10 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 6.6% |
| 7201.50 | Iron: alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 178% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain exported pig iron worth $428 thousand (208 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $362K | 85% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $66K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pig iron imported by Bahrain?
$2.6 million in 2024, or 2.1 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import pig iron from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (92%), India (7%), China (1%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.45 per kg.
Does Bahrain export pig iron?
Yes, worth $428 thousand in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for pig iron?
HS heading 7201. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 7201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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