Fermented milk products imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fermented milk products by Bahrain reached $18.9 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 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 | $18.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 13.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports fermented milk products from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.9M | 79% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $234K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $208K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $176K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $173K | 0.9% |
| United States | $128K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $102K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fermented milk products exports from Bahrain
Exports of fermented milk products by Bahrain reached $14.5 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (49%), Oman (22%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+459% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 49% |
| Oman | $3.2M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Qatar | $558K | 3.8% |
| Palestine | $226K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $148K | 1% |
| Canada | $111K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $52K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain fermented milk products imports (HS 0403.90): 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 0403.90: Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt).
Common questions
What is the value of fermented milk products imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported fermented milk products worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fermented milk products to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of fermented milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fermented milk products to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export fermented milk products?
Yes. Bahrain exported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fermented milk products?
The HS code for fermented milk products is subheading 0403.90. 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 0403 page.
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