Bahrain has experienced growing trade with the U.S. for years. Bahrain's economy has been growing at about 4 to 5 percent per year for the last five years. Its population of 660,000 enjoys a per capita income of well-over USD 13,000. The Government of Bahrain keeps price inflation low and its currency stable.

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Facts & Data

• Background Note, U.S. State Department
• Country Study, Library of Congress
• World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency
• Bahrain Data Profile,World Bank
• Bahrain Summary, International Monetary Fund

Overviews & Guides

• Country Commercial Guide
• Investor's Information, OPIC
• Annual Exporter's Guide, Department of Agriculture
• Energy Analysis Brief, Department of Energy
  
  Travel and Business Related Information
• Bahrain Consular Information Sheet, U.S. Department of State

Trade Policy & Agreements

Bilateral Trade Agreements

• Proclamation
• US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement

• WTO Participation
• Middle East Partnership Initiative
• Overview, Middle East Free Trade Area Initiative (MEFTA)

Bahrain Government Entities

• Ministry of Industry and Commerce
• Bahrain Monetary Agency
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Culture and Information
• Bahrain Economic Development Board

Associations and Organizations

Based in Bahrain

• American Chamber of Commerce- Bahrain

• National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
• American Arab Chamber of Commerce
• National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce
• The Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce

Market Research

• Market Research Reports

Resources

• The U.S. Commercial Service in Bahrain
• Embassy of the United States in Bahrain
• Bahrain Embassy in the United States
• Bahrain Trade Promotion Portal