Silicon metal imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silicon metal by Bahrain reached $59.5 million in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $108.0 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 | $59.5M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $108.0M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 8.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports silicon metal from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.3M | 98% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Silicon metal exports from Bahrain
Exports of silicon metal by Bahrain reached $1.1 million in 2024 (341 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Norway accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $809K | 76% |
| United States | $253K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain silicon metal imports (HS 2804.69): 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 2804.69: Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon metal imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported silicon metal worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon metal to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($58.3 million), followed by Brazil (2%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicon metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silicon metal to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2022 at $108.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export silicon metal?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon metal?
The HS code for silicon metal is subheading 2804.69. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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