Plugs and sockets imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.0 million of plugs and sockets in 2024 (258 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $4.0M | 258 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 331 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 162 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 138 t |
Where Bahrain imports plugs and sockets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $265K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $259K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 6% |
| United States | $219K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $189K | 4.8% |
| France | $160K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $42K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $32K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.31 per kg, 58% below the world average of $36.14, 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.
Plugs and sockets exports from Bahrain
Exports of plugs and sockets by Bahrain reached $224 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $138K | 61% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 9.2% |
| Algeria | $17K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $4K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $2K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported plugs and sockets worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Vietnam (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.31 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Bahrain exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Kuwait and Algeria. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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