Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $7.3 million (465 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.3M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 387 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 189 t |
Where Bahrain imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 58% |
| Vietnam | $694K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $461K | 6.3% |
| France | $409K | 5.6% |
| Cambodia | $323K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $258K | 3.5% |
| Tunisia | $146K | 2% |
| India | $117K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $108K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.70 per kg, close to the world average of $14.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $1.3 million (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (38%), Qatar (18%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $498K | 38% |
| Qatar | $241K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $193K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $181K | 14% |
| Oman | $57K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $26K | 2% |
| Poland | $23K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 1.7% |
| China | $18K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $14.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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