Fresh cheese imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported fresh cheese worth $7.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.2 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 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports fresh cheese from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (23%), United States (18%), Poland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 23% |
| United States | $1.3M | 18% |
| Poland | $858K | 12% |
| Denmark | $852K | 12% |
| Argentina | $437K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $348K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $296K | 4% |
| Egypt | $254K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $240K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $171K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cheese exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported fresh cheese worth $1.1 million (180 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $864K | 81% |
| Maldives | $82K | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $54K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $14K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported fresh cheese worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export fresh cheese?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Maldives and Singapore. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. 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 0406 page.
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