Dried chickpeas imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported dried chickpeas worth $8.2 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more 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 | $8.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 3.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports dried chickpeas from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (40%), Russia (32%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 40% |
| Russia | $2.6M | 32% |
| India | $1.4M | 17% |
| Mexico | $872K | 11% |
| Iran | $37K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chickpeas exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported dried chickpeas worth $4.2 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 88% |
| Kuwait | $467K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain dried chickpeas imports (HS 0713.20): 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 0713.20: Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chickpeas imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported dried chickpeas worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chickpeas to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Russia (32%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chickpeas to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export dried chickpeas?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chickpeas?
The HS code for dried chickpeas is subheading 0713.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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