Fintedu: FintEdu Admin: Bahrain Reports 0.3% Growth in Non-Oil Exports for January

Bahrain, 18 March, 2025 : Bahrain’s non-oil exports (national origin) grew by 0.3% in January 2025, reaching BD351 million ($931.6 million), compared to BD350 million in January 2024, according to the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). The top 10 export destinations accounted for 74% of total exports, with Saudi Arabia leading at BD79 million (23%), followed by the UAE at BD42 million (12%) and Qatar at BD40 million (11%). The top exported products were agglomerated iron ores and concentrates (BD92 million), unwrought aluminum alloys (BD56 million), and processed cheese (BD22 million).

Non-oil imports declined by 7% to BD496 million, down from BD535 million in January 2024. The top three import sources were Australia (BD92 million), China (BD74 million), and the UAE (BD37 million). The leading imported products included aluminum oxide (BD86 million), non-agglomerated iron ores (BD28 million), and private cars (BD21 million).

Re-exports increased by 6% to BD71 million, with the UAE as the top destination at BD26 million (37%), followed by Saudi Arabia (BD16 million) and Qatar (BD4 million). The most re-exported products were gold ingots (BD5.9 million), smartphones (BD5.6 million), and four-wheel drive vehicles (BD5.5 million).

Bahrain’s trade deficit narrowed to BD74 million, down from BD118 million in January 2024, reflecting improved trade performance.

Source : www.zawya.com

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