Steel U-sections exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $8.3 million of steel u-sections in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 777% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $949K | 855 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $510K | 661 t |
| 2018 | $567K | 758 t |
| 2017 | $949K | 1.2K t |
Where Bahrain exports steel u-sections to
Egypt alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.9M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $72K | 0.9% |
| Brunei | $55K | 0.7% |
| India | $44K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections imports to Bahrain
Bahrain imported $2.3 million of steel u-sections in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Oman (39%), China (23%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $906K | 39% |
| China | $531K | 23% |
| Turkey | $382K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 8.8% |
| Qatar | $168K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.7% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain steel u-sections exports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported steel u-sections worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 777% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel u-sections from Bahrain?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and Qatar (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel u-sections from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $949 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 777%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import steel u-sections?
Yes. Bahrain imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Oman, China and Turkey. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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