Bahrain's Foreign Trade Report Reveals 17% Increase in Non-Oil Imports in July 2025

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In its latest report, the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has highlighted the country's foreign trade dynamics in July 2025. The report indicates a significant increase in non-oil imports, totaling BD544 million, a 17% jump from the same period in 2024. China emerged as the top importer to Bahrain, accounting for 13% of the total imports, followed by Brazil and Australia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The value of non-oil imports in July 2025 reached BD544 million, a 17% increase from BD464 million in July 2024.
  • China ranked first among the top 10 countries for imports, contributing 13% of the total imports, followed by Brazil (10%) and Australia (9%).
  • Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores and Concentrates were the top product imported to Bahrain, valued at BD58 million (11%).
  • Unwrought Aluminum Alloys were the top products exported, valued at BD93 million (28%), followed by Agglomerated Iron Ores and Concentrates Alloyed with BD44 million (13%).
  • The total value of non-oil re-exports increased by 3% to reach BD63 million, with the United Arab Emirates ranking first among the top 10 countries.
  • The trade balance deficit recorded BD148 million in July 2025, compared to BD66 million in July 2024.

Statistics:

  • The top 10 countries for imports accounted for 69% of the total value of imports.
  • The top 3 countries for exports (National Origin) were the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (24%), the United States of America (12%), and the United Arab Emirates (9%).
  • Unwrought Aluminum Alloys accounted for 28% of the non-oil exports.
  • The United Arab Emirates dominated the non-oil re-exports, accounting for 35% of the total value.

Sources:

  • Bahrain News Agency, "Information and eGovernment Authority Releases July 2025 Foreign Trade Report"