Bahrain (BHR)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Bahrain - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia (SAU) | 23.0% $2.86B | 6.4% $1.00B | 13.8% $3.86B |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 13.7% $1.71B | 7.6% $1.18B | 10.3% $2.89B |
| 3 | China (CHN) | 0.0% $0 | 14.3% $2.23B | 7.9% $2.23B |
| 4 | USA (USA) | 8.8% $1.09B | 6.1% $955.87M | 7.3% $2.05B |
| 5 | Australia (AUS) | 0.9% $118.00M | 9.6% $1.50B | 5.8% $1.62B |
| 6 | Brazil (BRA) | 1.3% $162.02M | 8.5% $1.33B | 5.3% $1.49B |
| 7 | India (IND) | 3.4% $419.62M | 5.3% $824.90M | 4.4% $1.24B |
| 8 | Japan (JPN) | 1.2% $148.25M | 4.2% $650.18M | 2.8% $798.43M |
| 9 | Italy (ITA) | 2.6% $323.85M | 2.9% $455.51M | 2.8% $779.36M |
| 10 | Netherlands (NLD) | 4.4% $547.30M | 0.8% $118.68M | 2.4% $665.98M |
- In 2024, Bahrain's total merchandise trade amounted to $28.1B, with exports of $12.5B and imports of $15.6B, resulting in a trade balance of -$3.2B.
- Globally, Bahrain ranked 76th in total trade, 75th in exports, and 81st in imports.
- The country's top export was Aluminium and articles thereof (HS2 76), which constituted 39.4% of total exports, valued at $4.9B.
- The leading import category was Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84), accounting for 11.0% of all imports with a value of $1.7B.
- Saudi Arabia was the primary destination for Bahraini exports, receiving $2.9B, which is a 23.0% share of the total.
- China was the largest source of imports, providing $2.2B in goods, equivalent to a 14.3% share.
Bahrain's Trade Snapshot 2024
In 2024, Bahrain's total trade in goods was valued at $28.1B, placing it at rank 76 among global trading economies. The nation's exports were $12.5B, while imports stood at $15.6B, leading to a trade deficit of -$3.2B. The country's primary export is Aluminium, while its top import is machinery. Key trading partners include regional neighbors and major global economies.
Top Exports and Partners
Bahrain's export economy is heavily reliant on industrial materials. The most significant export in 2024 was Aluminium and articles thereof, with a total value of $4.9B, making up 39.4% of the country's export earnings. The second-largest export category was Ores, slag and ash, valued at $1.8B. Bahrain's top export partner was Saudi Arabia, which received $2.9B (23.0%) of its goods, followed by the United Arab Emirates at $1.7B (13.7%) and the United States at $1.1B (8.8%).
Top Imports and Partners
On the import side, Bahrain's largest category was Machinery and mechanical appliances, totaling $1.7B or 11.0% of all imports. This was followed by Ores, slag and ash at $1.6B and Inorganic chemicals at $1.6B. The country's main import partner was China, providing $2.2B (14.3%) of goods. Other major sources of imports included Australia ($1.5B) and Brazil ($1.3B).
Exports
Bahrain - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Bahrain - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Bahrain - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Bahrain - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.