Norway (NOR) and Bahrain (BHR) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Norway-Bahrain Trade: In 2023, Norway exported $15.1M to Bahrain. The main products that Norway exported to Bahrain were Non-fillet Fresh Fish ($5.74M), Other Heating Machinery ($3.24M), and Hand Saws ($1.05M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Norway to Bahrain have increased at an annualized rate of 1.77%, from $13.9M in 2018 to $15.1M in 2023.

In 2023, Norway did not export any services to Bahrain.

Bahrain-Norway Trade: In 2023, Bahrain exported $34.9M to Norway. The main products that Bahrain exported to Norway were Raw Aluminium ($32.8M), Aluminium Plating ($1.01M), and Glass Fibers ($489k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Bahrain to Norway have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.56%, from $39.7M in 2018 to $34.9M in 2023.

In 2023, Bahrain did not export any services to Norway.

Comparison In 2023, Norway ranked 44 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.47), and 33 in total exports ($187B). That same year, Bahrain ranked 81 in total exports ($19.9B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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December, 2024

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Overview In December 2024, Norway exported NOK12.3M and imported NOK59.4M from Bahrain, resulting in a negative trade balance of NOK47.1M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of Norway have increased by NOK3.77M (44.1%) from NOK8.56M to NOK12.3M, while imports increased by NOK55.2M (1.29k%) from NOK4.27M to NOK59.4M.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of Norway to Bahrain were Office machines and automatic data-processing machines (NOK7.17M), Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs... (NOK4.11M), Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and... (NOK887k), General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.s.,... (NOK322k), and Power-generating machinery and equipment (NOK179k). In December 2024 the top imports of Norway from Bahrain were Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s.,... (NOK891k), Non-ferrous metals (NOK720k), Non-metallic mineral manufactures, n.e.s. (NOK441k), Road vehicles (including air-cushion vehicles) (NOK51k), and Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (NOK34k).

Growth In December 2024, the increase in Norway's year-by-year exports to Bahrain was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Office machines and automatic data-processing machines (NOK6.91M or 2.67k%) and Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and... (NOK686k or 341%). In December 2024, the increase in Norway's year-by-year imports from Bahrain was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in Non-metallic mineral manufactures, n.e.s. (NOK197k or 80.7%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK3.77M(44.1%)

IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK55.2M(1.29k%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Norway. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Norway over time.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Norway exported $15.1M to Bahrain. The main products exported from Norway to Bahrain were Non-fillet Fresh Fish ($5.74M), Other Heating Machinery ($3.24M), and Hand Saws ($1.05M). During the last 5 years the exports of Norway to Bahrain have increased at an annualized rate of 1.77%, from $13.9M in 2018 to $15.1M in 2023.

In 2018, Bahrain exported $34.9M to Norway. The main products exported from Bahrain to Norway were Raw Aluminium ($32.8M), Aluminium Plating ($1.01M), and Glass Fibers ($489k). During the last 5 years the exports of Bahrain to Norway have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.56%, from $39.7M in 2023 to $34.9M in 2018.

Exports from Norway () to Bahrain () (2023)

Exports from Bahrain () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Exports

Export Growth

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Year

Norway
Top DestinationGermany$33.8B

Bahrain
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$3.12B

This map shows whether countries import more from Norway or Bahrain. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Norway and Bahrain or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Norway than Bahrain included Germany ($33.8B), United Kingdom ($32.6B), and Sweden ($15.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Bahrain than Norway included United Arab Emirates ($3.12B), Saudi Arabia ($2.96B), and South Africa ($1.52B).

Difference in imports from Bahrain () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Bahrain

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This chart compares trade between Norway and Bahrain by product, considering products traded by both, Norway and Bahrain.

During 2023, Norway had a large net trade with Bahrain in the exports of Animal Products ($6.01M), Machines ($5.52M), and Metals ($1.15M).

During 2018, Bahrain had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Metals ($34.2M), Stone And Glass ($489k), and Miscellaneous ($75.5k).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Norway and Bahrain. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Norway indicates it has a comparative advantage over Bahrain. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Bahrain indicates it has a comparative advantage over Norway.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Norway () to Bahrain () (2023)

Exports from Bahrain () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Bahrain () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Bahrain

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Norway () and Bahrain () (2023)

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