Welded steel shapes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.4 million of welded steel shapes in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Bahrain imports welded steel shapes from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $955K | 22% |
| Kuwait | $695K | 16% |
| India | $68K | 1.5% |
| China | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Welded steel shapes exports from Bahrain
Exports of welded steel shapes by Bahrain reached $32.6 million in 2024 (37.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 114 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $32.4M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain welded steel shapes imports (HS 7301.20): 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 7301.20: Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel shapes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported welded steel shapes worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel shapes to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and Kuwait (16%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel shapes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export welded steel shapes?
Yes. Bahrain exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded steel shapes?
The HS code for welded steel shapes is subheading 7301.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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