Transformer and converter parts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer and converter parts by Bahrain reached $2.1 million in 2024 (149 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $2.1M | 149 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 523 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 529 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 607 t |
Where Bahrain imports transformer and converter parts from
Most of the value came from China (26%), United States (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $528K | 26% |
| United States | $225K | 11% |
| Germany | $186K | 9% |
| Denmark | $157K | 7.6% |
| France | $116K | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $92K | 4.5% |
| India | $91K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $59K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.89 per kg, close to the world average of $14.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transformer and converter parts exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $781 thousand of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $613K | 78% |
| Singapore | $86K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $4K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported transformer and converter parts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($528 thousand), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
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