Steel sections small exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel sections small by Bahrain reached $104.3 million in 2024 (139.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $257.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104.3M | 139.2K t |
| 2023 | $158.0M | 163.4K t |
| 2022 | $257.4M | 305.6K t |
| 2021 | $256.7M | 340.9K t |
| 2020 | $137.1M | 258.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $978K | 1.6K t |
Where Bahrain exports steel sections small to
Most of it went to Algeria (40%), Egypt (23%), United Arab Emirates (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $41.3M | 40% |
| Egypt | $24.3M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.8M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $6.9M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $415K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $164K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $152K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 steel sections small exports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported steel sections small worth $104.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 103 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel sections small from Bahrain?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($41.3 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (23%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel sections small from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $978 thousand in 2017 to $104.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $257.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Bahrain, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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