🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of prefabricated buildings: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Bahrain imported prefabricated buildings worth $4.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 4.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports prefabricated buildings from
The largest suppliers were Oman (26%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $1.2M | 26% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 25% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $635K | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $550K | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $363K | 8.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $224K | 5% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $121K | 2.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $74K | 1.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $65K | 1.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $55K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 93% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
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 prefabricated buildings worth $1.1 million (222 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $851K | 79% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $192K | 18% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $25K | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6K | 0.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $0K | 0% |
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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Bahrain?
$4.5 million in 2024, or 1.5 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import prefabricated buildings from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Oman (26%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Saudi Arabia (14%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.98 per kg.
Does Bahrain export prefabricated buildings?
Yes, worth $1.1 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
HS heading 9406. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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