Double cream imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported double cream worth $11.6 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less 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 | $11.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 9.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports double cream from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 84% |
| France | $585K | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $311K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $245K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $183K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $174K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $136K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $72K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $34K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 71% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
Double cream exports from Bahrain
Exports of double cream by Bahrain reached $1.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain double cream imports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported double cream worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by France (5%) and Brazil (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of double cream to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export double cream?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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