Vehicle wheels imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle wheels by Bahrain reached $2.1 million in 2024 (210 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.9 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 | $2.1M | 210 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 245 t |
Where Bahrain imports vehicle wheels from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Japan (22%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $476K | 23% |
| Japan | $462K | 22% |
| Germany | $168K | 8% |
| United States | $145K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $106K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $64K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $60K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $52K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $51K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.91 per kg, 89% above the world average of $5.25. 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 wheels exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported vehicle wheels worth $354 thousand (23 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Tanzania (18%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $64K | 18% |
| China | $37K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $22K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $18K | 5.2% |
| United States | $15K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $6K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain vehicle wheels imports (HS 8708.70): 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 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported vehicle wheels worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 210 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($476 thousand), followed by Japan (22%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.91 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle wheels to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export vehicle wheels?
Yes. Bahrain exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania and China. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. 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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