Expanded mineral materials imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported expanded mineral materials worth $2.3 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $974K | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $611K | 994 t |
| 2019 | $356K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $953K | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $355K | 1.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports expanded mineral materials from
One supplier dominates: Slovenia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 62% |
| United Arab Emirates | $723K | 31% |
| India | $87K | 3.7% |
| Iran | $62K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain expanded mineral materials imports (HS 6806.20): 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 6806.20: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof).
Common questions
What is the value of expanded mineral materials imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported expanded mineral materials worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded mineral materials to Bahrain?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (31%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded mineral materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded mineral materials to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $354 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 558%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded mineral materials?
The HS code for expanded mineral materials is subheading 6806.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
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