Water meters imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water meters by Bahrain reached $2.1 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.3 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 | 22 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 105 t |
Where Bahrain imports water meters from
Poland alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.4M | 67% |
| Germany | $421K | 20% |
| Slovakia | $149K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.9% |
| China | $31K | 1.5% |
| United States | $25K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.62 per kg, 258% above the world average of $26.96. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain water meters imports (HS 9028.20): 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 9028.20: Meters: liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of water meters imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported water meters worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply water meters to Bahrain?
Poland was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Slovakia (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of water meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.62 per kg in 2024, 258% above the world average of $26.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water meters to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for water meters?
The HS code for water meters is subheading 9028.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
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