Vehicle gearboxes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle gearboxes by Bahrain reached $5.0 million in 2024 (283 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.6 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 | $5.0M | 283 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 331 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 206 t |
Where Bahrain imports vehicle gearboxes from
Japan alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.6M | 53% |
| China | $533K | 11% |
| Germany | $524K | 11% |
| United States | $306K | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $174K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $165K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $121K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $46K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.68 per kg, close to the world average of $16.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported vehicle gearboxes worth $2.7 million (131 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $326K | 12% |
| Singapore | $181K | 6.6% |
| China | $138K | 5% |
| France | $104K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $92K | 3.4% |
| United States | $87K | 3.2% |
| Bangladesh | $76K | 2.8% |
| Sudan | $40K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported vehicle gearboxes worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.68 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.7 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 $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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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