Bahrain

In 2012, the value of merchandise exports of Bahrain decreased substantially by 26.3 percent to reach 16.6 bln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased substantially by 19.2 percent to reach 14.2 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively small surplus of 2.4 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Western Asia at 1.9 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Bahrain were highly concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 13 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Bahrain increased substantially by 146.6 percent, reaching 2.8 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 121.2 percent and reached 1.5 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 1.3 bln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Bahrain