China-Bahrain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.22B total volume •China surplus: $2.22B

ChinaBahrain

$2.22B

Exports (2023)

BahrainChina

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.22B

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$2.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ChinaBahrain Exports

$2.22B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
9.7% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$215.16M
9.7% of exports
2Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars
$139.64M
6.3% of exports
3Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
$96.19M
4.3% of exports
4Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$69.81M
3.1% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$53.90M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Bahrain demonstrates strategic specialization, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BahrainChina Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$105.17M
Infinity% of imports
2Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$9.78M
Infinity% of imports
3Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$8.06M
Infinity% of imports
4Sulphur of all kinds: other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur
$7.94M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$3.72M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Bahrain reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Bahrain, 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 $2.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Bahrain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $2.22 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars, floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Bahrain include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), aluminium: unwrought, alloys

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 $2.22B 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 China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

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

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Bahrain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.22B 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 $2.22 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $2.22 billion 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 pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks 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 China and Bahrain represents a total trade volume of $2.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $2.22 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Bahrain total $2.22 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $215.16M or9.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Bahrain amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China'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