Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Bahrain reached $23.5 million in 2024 (52.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.4 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 | $23.5M | 52.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 76.0K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 56.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 58.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 61.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 35.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
Most of the value came from Spain (28%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.5M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 17% |
| India | $3.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 12% |
| China | $539K | 2.3% |
| Oman | $506K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $498K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $458K | 2% |
| Qatar | $227K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $321 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $172K | 54% |
| Qatar | $124K | 39% |
| Austria | $13K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Bahrain?
Spain was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $40.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $321 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Austria. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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