Vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts by Bahrain reached $3.1 million in 2024 (172 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.1 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 | $3.1M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 204 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 467 t |
Where Bahrain imports vehicle lighting and wiper parts from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.6M | 51% |
| China | $729K | 23% |
| South Korea | $186K | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $100K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $96K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $88K | 2.8% |
| United States | $62K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $30K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.18 per kg, close to the world average of $19.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle lighting and wiper parts exports from Bahrain
Exports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts by Bahrain reached $1.3 million in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (36%), Hong Kong (24%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $468K | 37% |
| Hong Kong | $311K | 24% |
| China | $171K | 13% |
| Singapore | $170K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 3.2% |
| United States | $41K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $13K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports (HS 8512.90): 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 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle lighting and wiper parts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle lighting and wiper parts to Bahrain?
Japan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (23%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.18 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $19.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and China. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90. 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 8512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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