Bahrain’s Non-Oil Exports Fall 1% in July to $883M
Bahrain’s non-oil exports fell by 1% in July compared to last year, reaching $883.3 million (BHD 333 million), according to the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).
Non-Oil Exports
The top 10 countries made up about 74% of Bahrain’s exports.
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Saudi Arabia was the biggest buyer, with $212.2 million (BHD 80 million), or 24% of total exports.
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The US came next with $108.7 million (BHD 41 million), or 12%.
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The UAE followed with $76.9 million (BHD 29 million), or 9%.
The main goods exported were:
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Raw aluminium alloys – $246.7 million (BHD 93 million)
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Agglomerated iron ores and concentrates – $116.7 million (BHD 44 million)
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Non-alloy aluminium wires – $50.4 million (BHD 19 million)
Re-Exports
Re-exports rose by 3% to $167.1 million (BHD 63 million), up from $161.8 million (BHD 61 million) last year.
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The UAE led with $58.3 million (BHD 22 million), or 35% of the total.
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Saudi Arabia was second with $34.4 million (BHD 13 million), or 21%.
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Singapore followed with $21.2 million (BHD 8 million), or 13%.
Top re-exported goods included:
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Four-wheel drive vehicles – $18.5 million (BHD 7 million)
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Gas turbine parts – $12.7 million (BHD 4.8 million)
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Jet turbine engines – $11.9 million (BHD 4.5 million)
Imports
Imports of non-oil goods rose 17% in July to $1.4 billion (BHD 544 million). The top 10 countries supplied about 69% of imports.
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China was the largest source, with $190.9 million (BHD 72 million).
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Brazil came next with $140.5 million (BHD 53 million).
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Australia followed with $135.2 million (BHD 51 million).
The top imported items were iron ores, aluminum oxide, and aircraft engine parts.
Economic Outlook
According to the World Bank, Bahrain’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2025, helped by the completion of the BAPCO refinery upgrades and a recovery in oil production. Over the medium term, GCC economies are projected to grow by around 3%, supported by non-oil industries and the expansion of Bahrain’s Sitra oil refinery.
Published: 5th September 2025
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