🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of fibreboard: 2024 trade data
Imports of fibreboard by Bahrain reached $12.7 million in 2024 (27.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 24.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 31.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 24.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports fibreboard from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $6.5M | 52% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $627K | 5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $580K | 4.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $477K | 3.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $356K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $344K | 2.7% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $246K | 1.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $220K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm | 63% |
| 4411.13 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm | 13% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 7.9% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 7.6% |
| 4411.12 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm | 7.5% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.60, 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.
Exports in the other direction
Exports of fibreboard by Bahrain reached $318 thousand in 2024 (53 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $240K | 76% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $55K | 17% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $8K | 2.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $7K | 2.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5K | 1.6% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1K | 0.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Bahrain?
$12.7 million in 2024, or 27.6 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import fibreboard from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Thailand (51%), China (10%), Turkey (8%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.60 per kg.
Does Bahrain export fibreboard?
Yes, worth $318 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Belgium, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
HS heading 4411. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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