Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by Bahrain reached $13.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.5 million.
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 | $13.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 6.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.5M | 64% |
| China | $1.8M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $661K | 5% |
| India | $136K | 1% |
| Germany | $102K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $65K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $62K | 0.5% |
| France | $52K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.03, 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.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $1.1 million (505 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (38%), Saudi Arabia (27%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $419K | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $299K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $210K | 19% |
| Oman | $122K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 3.9% |
| China | $8K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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