Middle East · Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Trade commodities in Bahrain

Bahrain is a significant producer of refined aluminum through its Alba smelter, one of the largest in the world, and exports crude oil and refined petroleum products. The country has positioned itself as a financial services hub for the Gulf region, facilitating commodity trade finance and Islamic finance instruments for commodity transactions.

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Main exports

  • Aluminum
  • Refined Petroleum
  • Iron Pellets
  • Ammonia

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Main imports

  • Crude Oil (for refining)
  • Iron Ore
  • Foodstuffs
  • Machinery
  • Chemicals
Trade context

Trading in Bahrain.

Major ports
  • Khalifa bin Salman Port
  • Mina Salman Port
Free trade zones
  • Bahrain Logistics Zone
  • Bahrain International Investment Park
  • Hidd Industrial Area
Key regulations
Bahrain's Customs Affairs manages commodity trade, and the Central Bank of Bahrain regulates commodity-linked financial products. The country offers a streamlined trade licensing process and maintains free trade agreements with the US and GCC partners.
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