Dried lentils imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $13.1 million of dried lentils in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 100% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $13.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports dried lentils from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $7.8M | 60% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $209K | 1.6% |
| India | $53K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $5K | 0% |
| Myanmar | $5K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried lentils exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $10.7 million of dried lentils in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 87% |
| Qatar | $706K | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $456K | 4.3% |
| Sudan | $185K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $42K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported dried lentils worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Bahrain?
Australia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Canada (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (19%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 383%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export dried lentils?
Yes. Bahrain exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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