Radio navigation equipment imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported radio navigation equipment worth $2.9 million (9 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.2 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 | $2.9M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $762K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 50 t |
Where Bahrain imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were United States (28%), Singapore (17%), Finland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $826K | 28% |
| Singapore | $503K | 17% |
| Finland | $410K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $205K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $125K | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | $121K | 4.1% |
| China | $105K | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $83K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $317.08 per kg, 68% above the world average of $188.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported radio navigation equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Bahrain?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($826 thousand), followed by Singapore (17%) and Finland (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $317.08 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. 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 8526 page.
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