Water filtration equipment exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $10.6 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 1056% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $921K | 35 t |
| 2022 | $513K | 36 t |
| 2021 | $171K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 67 t |
| 2018 | $492K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $473K | 33 t |
Where Bahrain exports water filtration equipment to
Algeria alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $10.1M | 95% |
| United Arab Emirates | $465K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 82% below the world average of $18.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment imports to Bahrain
Imports of water filtration equipment by Bahrain reached $7.7 million in 2024 (731 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), South Korea (20%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 26% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 20% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| United States | $726K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $395K | 5.1% |
| India | $288K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $211K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $208K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $152K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $150K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain water filtration equipment exports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported water filtration equipment worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy water filtration equipment from Bahrain?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average export price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of water filtration equipment from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $473 thousand in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import water filtration equipment?
Yes. Bahrain imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Korea and China. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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