Bahrain’s aluminium wire exports jump 23.7% Y-o-Y to 80,895 tonnes in Q2 2026

Bahrain’s aluminium wire exports continued to gain momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with shipments rising significantly compared with the corresponding periods of 2025 and 2024. The country exported 80,895 tonnes of aluminium wire in Q2 2026, taking its total shipments during the first half of the year to 143,518 tonnes.

The export data covers aluminium wire under HS code 7605, excluding stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and similar products, electrically insulated wires and strings for musical instruments.

Export volume registers strong Y-o-Y growth

Comparing the quarterly figures, Bahrain’s aluminium wire export volume increased by 23.76 per cent Y-o-Y in Q2 2026, against 65,366 tonnes shipped during Q2 2025.

The latest quarterly volume also marked a considerable rise from Q2 2024, when Bahrain exported 56,659 tonnes. This represents an increase of 42.78 per cent over the two-year period.

During the first half of 2026, Bahrain shipped 62,623 tonnes in Q1, followed by 80,895 tonnes in Q2. The second-quarter volume was approximately 29.18 per cent higher than the first quarter.

Consequently, total aluminium wire exports reached 143,518 tonnes during H1 2026, up 14.62 per cent from approximately 125,209 tonnes recorded in the first half of 2025.

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The United States leads Bahrain’s aluminium wire export destinations

Among the importing countries, the United States emerged as Bahrain’s largest destination for aluminium wire during H1 2026, receiving approximately 44,867 tonnes. This accounted for 31.26 per cent of the country's total shipments during the period.

Egypt ranked second with 21,622 tonnes, followed by Saudi Arabia with 19,424 tonnes. Algeria and Morocco were also significant destinations, importing approximately 14,962 tonnes and 11,006 tonnes, respectively.

Together, these five markets accounted for around 77.9 per cent of Bahrain’s total aluminium wire exports during the first six months of 2026.

The destination pattern was particularly notable in Q2 2026, when shipments to the United States reached 30,833 tonnes, making it the largest importer for the quarter. Egypt followed with 11,910 tonnes, while Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco received approximately 8,060 tonnes, 7,806 tonnes and 5,341 tonnes, respectively. 

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