Pure aluminium rods imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $5.1 million of pure aluminium rods in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.9 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 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 672 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 955 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 22.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports pure aluminium rods from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (43%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Qatar (15%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 34% |
| Qatar | $739K | 15% |
| China | $106K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $73K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $49K | 1% |
| Greece | $46K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 20% below the world average of $4.92, 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.
Pure aluminium rods exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $4.7 million of pure aluminium rods in 2024 (803 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.6M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain pure aluminium rods imports (HS 7604.10): 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 7604.10: Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium rods imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported pure aluminium rods worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium rods to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%) and Qatar (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium rods to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $53.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export pure aluminium rods?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium rods?
The HS code for pure aluminium rods is subheading 7604.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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