Relays (higher voltage) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported relays (higher voltage) worth $2.3 million (84 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.7 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 | $2.3M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 162 t |
Where Bahrain imports relays (higher voltage) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (15%), Finland (14%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $355K | 15% |
| Finland | $317K | 14% |
| China | $302K | 13% |
| Japan | $286K | 12% |
| Italy | $202K | 8.7% |
| France | $174K | 7.5% |
| India | $130K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $76K | 3.3% |
| United States | $76K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.90 per kg, 46% below the world average of $51.96, 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.
Relays (higher voltage) exports from Bahrain
Exports of relays (higher voltage) by Bahrain reached $524 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (40%), Hong Kong (28%), Sweden (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $208K | 40% |
| Hong Kong | $146K | 28% |
| Sweden | $47K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 7.8% |
| China | $23K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $17K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 1.5% |
| Iraq | $5K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain relays (higher voltage) imports (HS 8536.49): 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported relays (higher voltage) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to Bahrain?
Germany was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($354 thousand), followed by Finland (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.90 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $51.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export relays (higher voltage)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $524 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Sweden. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. 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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