Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $25.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 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 | $25.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 893 t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports cotton knit t-shirt from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Bangladesh (17%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.7M | 30% |
| Bangladesh | $4.5M | 17% |
| China | $4.2M | 16% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $907K | 3.5% |
| Cambodia | $814K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $755K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $362K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.28 per kg, 26% below the world average of $20.53, 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.
Cotton knit t-shirt exports from Bahrain
Exports of cotton knit t-shirt by Bahrain reached $2.1 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (41%), Hong Kong (35%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $843K | 41% |
| Hong Kong | $737K | 36% |
| Italy | $227K | 11% |
| Oman | $52K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $37K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $21K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Bangladesh (17%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.28 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $20.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $26.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Italy. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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