Spark plugs imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported spark plugs worth $14.0 million (342 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.7 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 | $14.0M | 343 t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 106 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 148 t |
Where Bahrain imports spark plugs from
Japan alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.5M | 68% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 21% |
| United States | $471K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $222K | 1.6% |
| China | $191K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $136K | 1% |
| Germany | $118K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $117K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $79K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $55K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.83 per kg, close to the world average of $43.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spark plugs exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported spark plugs worth $12.6 million (136 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.5M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 24% |
| Singapore | $531K | 4.2% |
| Bangladesh | $202K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $101K | 0.8% |
| United States | $98K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 0.4% |
| China | $29K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported spark plugs worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.83 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $43.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2023 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export spark plugs?
Yes. Bahrain exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. That compares with imports of $14.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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