Bahrain: Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market 2025

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the Bahraini trailer and semi-trailer market, when its value increased by 3.6% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Production in Bahrain

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 91%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, exports of cargo trailers and semi-trailers from Bahrain reduced markedly to X units, which is down by -48.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 294%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 441%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Sudan (X units) were the main destinations of trailer and semi-trailer exports from Bahrain, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cargo trailers and semi-trailers exports from Bahrain, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+38.8% per year) and Sudan (+27.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average trailer and semi-trailer export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -28.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+47.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, purchases abroad of cargo trailers and semi-trailers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of trailer and semi-trailer imports to Bahrain, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cargo trailers and semi-trailers to Bahrain, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.3% per year) and China (-19.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average trailer and semi-trailer import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -45.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform