🇧🇭 Bahrain exports of crustaceans: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Bahrain exported crustaceans worth $42.2 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $74.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $43.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $74.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $55.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.4M | 9.6K t |
Where Bahrain exports crustaceans to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (31%), South Korea (23%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $13.1M | 31% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $9.9M | 23% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.5M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.1M | 7.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.8M | 6.7% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $991K | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $829K | 2% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 89% |
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 8.7% |
| 0306.33 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not | 1.5% |
| 0306.12 | Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 0.2% |
| 0306.11 | Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before… | 0.1% |
| 0306.93 | Crustaceans: crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.1% |
| 0306.95 | Crustaceans: shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0% |
| 0306.32 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 57% below the world average of $8.11, 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.
Imports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain imported crustaceans worth $13.5 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (41%), Saudi Arabia (22%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.6M | 41% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 22% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 20% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $379K | 2.8% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $373K | 2.8% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $298K | 2.2% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $237K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $159K | 1.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $109K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $77K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Bahrain?
$13.5 million in 2024, or 4.7 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import crustaceans from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (41%), Saudi Arabia (22%), United Arab Emirates (20%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.11 per kg.
Does Bahrain export crustaceans?
Yes, worth $42.2 million in 2024, mainly to Thailand, South Korea, Japan.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
HS heading 0306. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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