Manama: Bahrain’s non-oil exports of national origin reached BD317 million in October 2025, as reported by the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) in its October 2025 Foreign Trade report. The document includes data on trade balance, imports, national origin exports, and re-exports.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the report shows a 12% increase in the value of non-oil imports, totaling BD520 million in October 2025, compared to BD463 million in October 2024. The top 10 countries for imports constituted 69% of the total import value. China emerged as the leading importer to Bahrain, contributing BD73 million (14%), followed by the United Arab Emirates with BD65 million (13%) and Australia at BD41 million (8%).
Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores and Concentrates were the primary products imported to Bahrain, valued at BD52 million (10%). Other key imports included Other Aluminum Oxide at BD39 million (8%) and Parts for Aircraft Engines at BD38 million (7%).
The report further highlights that non-oil exports of national origin in October 2025 totaled BD317 million, a slight increase from BD316 million in the same month of 2024. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the top destination for these exports, accounting for BD77 million (24%). The United Arab Emirates followed with BD36 million (11.4%), and the United States of America with BD35 million (11%).
Unwrought Aluminum Alloys were the leading exports from Bahrain, valued at BD93 million (29%). Other significant exports included Agglomerated Iron Ores and Concentrates Alloyed at BD42 million (13%) and Aluminum Wire not Alloyed at BD22 million (7%).
The total value of non-oil re-exports remained steady at BD75 million in October 2025, identical to the previous year. The United Arab Emirates led in re-exports with BD31 million (41%), followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at BD13 million (17%) and Hong Kong at BD6 million (8%). Top re-exported products included Four Wheel Drive vehicles at BD9 million (12%), Gold Ingots at BD7 million (9%), and Wristwatches with precious metal at BD5 million (7%).
The trade balance, representing the gap between exports and imports, recorded a deficit of BD128 million in October 2025, compared to a deficit of BD72 million in October 2024.