Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Bahrain reached $9.6 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 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 | $9.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 29% |
| China | $997K | 10% |
| Jordan | $231K | 2.4% |
| India | $180K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $97K | 1% |
| Thailand | $95K | 1% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.6% |
| United States | $36K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Bahrain
Exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Bahrain reached $841 thousand in 2024 (704 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $433K | 52% |
| Oman | $228K | 27% |
| United States | $54K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 5.1% |
| Qatar | $27K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $15K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819.10): 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 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Bahrain exported $841 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and the United States. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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