Cotton men's shirts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $6.1 million of cotton men's shirts in 2024 (290 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.0 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 | $6.1M | 290 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 162 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 417 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 399 t |
Where Bahrain imports cotton men's shirts from
Most of the value came from India (31%), Bangladesh (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 31% |
| Bangladesh | $1.0M | 17% |
| China | $766K | 13% |
| Italy | $508K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $358K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $246K | 4% |
| Portugal | $133K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $124K | 2% |
| France | $77K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.01 per kg, 39% below the world average of $34.55, 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.
Cotton men's shirts exports from Bahrain
Exports of cotton men's shirts by Bahrain reached $244 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (44%), Spain (18%), Lebanon (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 44% |
| Spain | $44K | 18% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 12% |
| Italy | $20K | 8.1% |
| Qatar | $15K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported cotton men's shirts worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 290 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Bangladesh (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.01 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $34.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Lebanon. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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