V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) by Bahrain reached $5.6 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $5.6M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $883K | 36 t |
| 2019 | $510K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $683K | 43 t |
Where Bahrain imports v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) from
Japan alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.7M | 85% |
| Thailand | $316K | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $211K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $64K | 1.2% |
| United States | $55K | 1% |
| China | $51K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $45K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.13 per kg, 57% above the world average of $20.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $4.9 million of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) in 2024 (68 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 67% |
| Singapore | $832K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $710K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $9K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports (HS 4010.31): 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 4010.31: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Thailand (6%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.13 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $20.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $683 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 716%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $5.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.31. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
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