Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) by Bahrain reached $11.6 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $11.6M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 99 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 83 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 24 t |
Where Bahrain imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (38%), United Kingdom (18%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.4M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 18% |
| France | $1.4M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $457K | 4% |
| Belgium | $344K | 3% |
| United States | $158K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $145K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $209.37 per kg, 52% above the world average of $137.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Bahrain?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $209.37 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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