Acrylic water-based paint imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.3 million of acrylic water-based paint in 2024 (867 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 867 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports acrylic water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (33%), Oman (30%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $743K | 33% |
| Oman | $676K | 30% |
| United States | $275K | 12% |
| Italy | $204K | 8.9% |
| Qatar | $78K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $48K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $31K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic water-based paint exports from Bahrain
Exports of acrylic water-based paint by Bahrain reached $254 thousand in 2024 (286 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (46%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Saudi Arabia (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $118K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 13% |
| Thailand | $14K | 5.7% |
| Maldives | $6K | 2.5% |
| Yemen | $3K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain acrylic water-based paint imports (HS 3209.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported acrylic water-based paint worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 867 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($743 thousand), followed by Oman (30%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. Bahrain exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
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