Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$91.1M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$42.3M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$48.8M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $91.1M from Bahrain and exported $42.3M to it, across 163 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $941.1M from Bahrain and exported $719.8M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $48.8M with Bahrain, importing 2.2× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Bahrain in August 2026 (preliminary) were 34% higher, and exports to Bahrain were 67% lower. U.S. goods imports from Bahrain of $91.1M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $68.7M.
Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf with a relatively diversified economy compared to its GCC neighbors, with significant activity in financial services, aluminum production, and petroleum refining. It has a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with the United States in force since 2006 and applies the GCC Common External Tariff of 5% on most imports. Bahrain's strategic location and well-developed logistics infrastructure make it a regional hub for financial services and light manufacturing.
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Yes. The US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement entered into force in August 2006, providing duty-free access for most US goods and services and establishing strong intellectual property and investment protections.
Bahrain's top exports include refined petroleum products, aluminum and aluminum products, and chemical products, with Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States, and Asian markets as primary destinations.
Standard required documents include a commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, and bill of lading; food and regulated products additionally require health certificates and conformity with Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) specifications.
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$522.0M
Services Imports
$864.0M
The top U.S. imports from Bahrain are Non-Alloy Aluminum Wire — Cross-Section Over 7 mm, Unwrought Aluminum Alloys and Aluminum Alloy Rectangular Plates (Over 0.2 mm Thick), by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $63.6M | |
| 2 | $7.2M | |
| 3 | $6.9M | |
| 4 | $2.0M | |
| 5 | $1.6M | |
| 6 | $1.5M | |
| 7 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $1.1M |
| 8 | $988K | |
| 9 | $840K | |
| 10 | $819K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $7.3M |
| 2 | $4.1M | |
| 3 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 |
| $2.7M |
| 4 | $2.1M |
| 5 | $1.9M |
| 6 | $1.6M |
| 7 | $1.4M |
| 8 | $1.3M |
| 9 | Dutiable Value of Repairs or Alterations on Previously Imported Articles | $1.1M |
| 10 | $755K |