Bulk pet food imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk pet food by Bahrain reached $9.6 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.2 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 | $9.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 12.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (27%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 21% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $492K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $157K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $149K | 1.6% |
| China | $90K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $85K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
Bulk pet food exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported bulk pet food worth $1.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Bangladesh alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $958K | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported bulk pet food worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk pet food to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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