Telephone and communication parts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $11.5 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (102 tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.3 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 | $11.5M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 285 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 382 t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 818 t |
| 2018 | $36.1M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 294 t |
Where Bahrain imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 76% |
| Romania | $755K | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $618K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $246K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $187K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $154K | 1.3% |
| United States | $128K | 1.1% |
| France | $103K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $92K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $62K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $113.45 per kg, close to the world average of $127.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported telephone and communication parts worth $1.6 million (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $868K | 53% |
| Netherlands | $473K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $243K | 15% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported telephone and communication parts worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Romania (7%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $113.45 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $48.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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