Steel structure (other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $19.4 million of steel structure (other) in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $106.5 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 | $19.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $59.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $106.5M | 121.4K t |
| 2019 | $67.6M | 49.1K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 36.7K t |
| 2017 | $75.6M | 44.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports steel structure (other) from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (34%), China (21%), Oman (6%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 34% |
| China | $4.2M | 21% |
| Oman | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $836K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $830K | 4.3% |
| India | $822K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $435K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $426K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $422K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structure (other) exports from Bahrain
Exports of steel structure (other) by Bahrain reached $14.2 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (43%), Turkey (28%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $6.2M | 43% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 8% |
| Canada | $529K | 3.7% |
| Oman | $288K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $132K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $90K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported steel structure (other) worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Oman (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structure (other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.6 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2020 at $106.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export steel structure (other)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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