Valve and tap parts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $18.8 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (352 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.8 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 | $18.8M | 352 t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 873 t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 522 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 595 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 341 t |
Where Bahrain imports valve and tap parts from
The largest suppliers were India (19%), United States (16%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 19% |
| United States | $3.0M | 16% |
| China | $2.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Hungary | $880K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $829K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $679K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $648K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $454K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.44 per kg, 172% above the world average of $19.65. 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.
Valve and tap parts exports from Bahrain
Exports of valve and tap parts by Bahrain reached $8.3 million in 2024 (76 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 90% |
| Saudi Arabia | $535K | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $96K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $94K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $48K | 0.6% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $14K | 0.2% |
| China | $11K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported valve and tap parts worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 352 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.44 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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