Trade Bahrain’s trade deficit widens as imports surge By Pramod Kumar May 30, 2025, 7:57 AM Alamy Locals dining in Manama. The difference between Bahrain's exports and imports widened by 32% to BD166 million in April Widens by 32% to $440m Non-oil imports value up 20% China is top importer Bahrain’s trade deficit has widened by more than a quarter as non-oil imports have increased. The difference between exports and imports widened by 32 percent to BD166 million ($440.3 million) in April 2025, compared to BD126 million in the same month last year, state-run Bahrain News Agency reported, citing official data. The value of non-oil imports increased by 20 percent year on year to BD575 million in April, according to the April 2025 Foreign Trade report by Bahrain’s Information and eGovernment Authority. China topped the list of imports to Bahrain, with BD64 million, followed by Australia (BD55 million) and the UAE (BD49 million). IMF official urges Bahrain to cut debt and spending Gulf funds weigh risk and reward in new trade world order Stick or twist? How to invest during the Trump turmoil The total value of non-oil exports increased by 22 percent annually to BD338 million during the month. Saudi Arabia ranked first with exports of BD81 million, followed by the US (BD35 million) and the UAE (BD32 million). Bahrain’s total value of non-oil re-exports decreased by 9 percent year on year to BD71 million. The UAE topped the list, followed by Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg, the report said. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
