Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $53.7 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $126.3 million.
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 | $53.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $78.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $126.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $118.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 4.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports pipe and boiler control valves from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Italy (14%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 14% |
| United States | $5.3M | 9.9% |
| France | $3.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.41 per kg, close to the world average of $22.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $12.7 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (638 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.8M | 77% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $529K | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $509K | 4% |
| Egypt | $82K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $36K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $22K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.41 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $126.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Bahrain exported $12.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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