Vehicle brakes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $9.5 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (636 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.4 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 | $9.5M | 637 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 584 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports vehicle brakes from
Most of the value came from Japan (23%), Germany (14%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 14% |
| China | $1.3M | 14% |
| United States | $938K | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $655K | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $581K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $476K | 5% |
| Poland | $389K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $309K | 3.3% |
| India | $192K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.93 per kg, 140% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Vehicle brakes exports from Bahrain
Exports of vehicle brakes by Bahrain reached $3.3 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (42%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $360K | 11% |
| Australia | $124K | 3.8% |
| Sudan | $101K | 3.1% |
| United States | $97K | 3% |
| China | $56K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $20K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported vehicle brakes worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 636 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.93 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $6.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle brakes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. Bahrain exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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