Aromatic hydrocarbons imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported aromatic hydrocarbons worth $2.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 997% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $236K | 190 t |
| 2022 | $257K | 145 t |
| 2021 | $522K | 540 t |
| 2020 | $825K | 898 t |
| 2019 | $748K | 845 t |
| 2018 | $476K | 423 t |
| 2017 | $205K | 183 t |
Where Bahrain imports aromatic hydrocarbons from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 85% |
| India | $206K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $20K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain aromatic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2707.50): 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 2707.50: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbons imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported aromatic hydrocarbons worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 997% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbons to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbons to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $732 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons is subheading 2707.50. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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