Portable air compressors imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable air compressors by Bahrain reached $2.8 million in 2024 (349 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $2.8M | 349 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 358 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 443 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 452 t |
Where Bahrain imports portable air compressors from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Kuwait (10%), Czech Republic (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 46% |
| Kuwait | $296K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $232K | 8.2% |
| India | $223K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $218K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $197K | 6.9% |
| United States | $129K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $79K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1.8% |
| France | $34K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable air compressors exports from Bahrain
Exports of portable air compressors by Bahrain reached $1.0 million in 2024 (267 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $734K | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 13% |
| Qatar | $96K | 9.4% |
| Iraq | $24K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 2.2% |
| Oman | $6K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported portable air compressors worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 349 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Kuwait (10%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export portable air compressors?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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