Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Top Indian exports to Bahrain
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Gems & jewellery | 0.21 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.06 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.06 |
| Dairy/eggs/honey | 0.04 |
| Vehicles | 0.04 |
| Iron & steel | 0.03 |
| Meat | 0.03 |
| Machinery | 0.03 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Bahrain
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Iron & steel | 0.18 |
| Aluminium (0.17 — Alba) | — |
| Petroleum products | 0.13 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.08 |
| Fertilisers | 0.05 |
| Copper | 0.03 |
Regulators and import rules in Bahrain
Key bodies: Bahrain Customs Affairs (Ofoq system); Ministry of Health Public Health Directorate (food control); Ministry of Industry & Commerce — Bahrain Standards & Metrology Directorate; NHRA (pharma/medical); Ministry of Municipalities Affairs & Agriculture (plant/animal).
Shipping from India to Bahrain
Main ports and entry points: Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Hidd, APM Terminals); Mina Salman (old). Air: BAH
Indian community
320,226 (NRI 315,427 + PIO 4,799) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Bahrain?
US$0.89 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by gems & jewellery, cereals/rice, articles of iron/steel.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Bahrain?
No bilateral FTA; India–GCC FTA negotiations [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Bahrain?
Typically 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Bahrain?
Bahrain Customs Affairs (Ofoq system); Ministry of Health Public Health Directorate (food control); Ministry of Industry & Commerce — Bahrain Standards & Metrology Directorate; NHRA (pharma/medical); Ministry of Municipalities Affairs & Agriculture (plant/animal).
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