Bitumen roofing sheets imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.9 million of bitumen roofing sheets in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.3 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 | $4.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 8.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports bitumen roofing sheets from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $428K | 8.8% |
| Qatar | $193K | 4% |
| Italy | $134K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $62K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $54K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.6% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen roofing sheets exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $4.9 million of bitumen roofing sheets in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (26%), Iraq (25%), Yemen (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $1.3M | 27% |
| Iraq | $1.2M | 25% |
| Yemen | $956K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $353K | 7.2% |
| Mauritius | $319K | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $260K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $141K | 2.9% |
| Guinea | $129K | 2.6% |
| Djibouti | $65K | 1.3% |
| Nicaragua | $51K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain bitumen roofing sheets imports (HS 6807.10): 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 6807.10: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen roofing sheets imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen roofing sheets to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen roofing sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen roofing sheets to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export bitumen roofing sheets?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Iraq and Yemen. That compares with imports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen roofing sheets?
The HS code for bitumen roofing sheets is subheading 6807.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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