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Bahrain: Expanded Metal Market 2025

Expanded Metal Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini expanded metal market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 102% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Expanded Metal Production in Bahrain

In value terms, expanded metal production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 200%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Metal Exports

Exports from Bahrain

For the third consecutive year, Bahrain recorded decline in overseas shipments of iron or steel expanded metal, which decreased by -32.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 513% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, expanded metal exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 778%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for expanded metal exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, expanded metal exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-17.3% per year) and Kuwait (-45.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron or steel expanded metal exports from Bahrain, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +35.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-37.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average expanded metal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expanded Metal Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of iron or steel expanded metal, when their volume increased by 251% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 924%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, expanded metal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 759%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of expanded metal imports to Bahrain.

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 +38.6%).

In value terms, China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest expanded metal suppliers to Bahrain.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +27.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average expanded metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expanded metal market in Bahrain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931350 - Iron or steel expanded metal

Country coverage:

Bahrain

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bahrain
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024