Bahrain’s Non-Oil Exports Rise 12% to $2.6 Billion in Q2 2025, Led by Saudi Arabia and UAE
Bahrain’s non-oil exports went up by 12% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same time in 2024. The total reached $2.6 billion (BD 997 million). About 68% of these exports went to the top 10 countries.
Top Buyers of Bahrain’s Exports
Saudi Arabia was the biggest buyer, importing $583.7 million (BD 220 million) worth of goods — 22% of Bahrain’s non-oil exports. The UAE was second with $270.6 million (BD 102 million), and the US came third with $260 million (BD 98 million), according to Bahrain’s Information and eGovernment Authority.
Main Exported Products
The top export was unwrought aluminum alloys, worth $798.6 million (BD 301 million), making up 30% of the total. Next were processed iron ores at $400.6 million (BD 151 million), and non-alloyed aluminum wire at $140.6 million (BD 53 million).
Re-Exports Fall Slightly
Bahrain’s re-exported goods (items imported and then sold to another country) fell by 6% to $514.7 million (BD 194 million). The top 10 re-export countries took 83% of this amount.
The UAE was the biggest re-export market with $199 million (BD 75 million), followed by Saudi Arabia with $130 million (BD 49 million) and Luxembourg with $21.2 million (BD 8 million).
Top re-exported items were 4-wheel drive vehicles ($53 million), smartphones ($42.4 million), and private cars ($37.1 million).
Imports Also Increased
Bahrain’s non-oil imports grew 9% to $4 billion (BD 1.5 billion) in Q2 2025. The top 10 countries made up 68% of all imports.
China was the largest supplier at $562.4 million (BD 212 million), followed by the UAE ($363.4 million or BD 137 million) and Australia ($328.9 million or BD 124 million).
The most imported product was non-processed iron ore at $342.2 million (BD 129 million). Aluminum oxide came next at $310.4 million (BD 117 million), followed by aircraft engine parts at $188.3 million (BD 71 million).
Trade Deficit Widens
Bahrain’s trade deficit (when imports are higher than exports) increased to $899.3 million (BD 339 million), up from $822.3 million (BD 310 million) in Q2 2024. This was mostly due to higher imports of raw materials and industrial machinery.
Economic Outlook
The World Bank expects Bahrain’s economy to grow by 3.5% in 2025. This is helped by upgrades to the BAPCO oil refinery and a recovery in oil production. In the long term, the economies of GCC countries are expected to grow by around 3%, supported by non-oil industries and the expansion of the Sitra refinery.
Published: 28th July 2025
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