Bahrain-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $630.12M total volume •Bahrain surplus: $199.76M

BahrainTürkiye

$414.94M

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeBahrain

$215.18M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$199.76M

Surplus for Bahrain

Total Trade

$630.12M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Bahrain and Türkiye. Green line shows exports from Bahrain, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Bahrain-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BahrainTürkiye Exports

$414.94M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
73.4% top product
1Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$304.74M
73.4% of exports
2Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)
$22.26M
5.4% of exports
3Ammonia: anhydrous
$21.47M
5.2% of exports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness
$15.50M
3.7% of exports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$12.60M
3.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Bahrain's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium: unwrought, alloys representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeBahrain Imports

$215.18M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
7.5% concentration
1Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$16.08M
7.5% of imports
2Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)
$8.47M
3.9% of imports
3Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$8.30M
3.9% of imports
4Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$5.89M
2.7% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$4.73M
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Bahrain's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Bahrain demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaluminium: unwrought, alloys to Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $630.12M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Bahrain-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $630.12 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Bahrain maintains a surplus of $199.76 million
  • Export Focus: Bahrain's primary exports include aluminium: unwrought, alloys, aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square), ammonia: anhydrous
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species gallus domesticus (domestic hens), cigarettes: containing tobacco

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $630.12M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Bahrain leveraging its comparative advantages in aluminium: unwrought, alloys.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Bahrain's specialization in aluminium: unwrought, alloyscomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $630.12M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $630.12M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $630.12 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium: unwrought, alloys and coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Bahrain's trade surplus of $199.76 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in aluminium: unwrought, alloys may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Bahrain and Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $630.12 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Bahrain, with exports exceeding importsby $199.76 million.

Export Strengths

Bahrain's exports to Türkiye total $414.94 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium: unwrought, alloys, representing $304.74M or73.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $215.18 million, highlighting economic interdependence in coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, with Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated comprising7.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Bahrain's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023