Fresh squid and cuttlefish imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported fresh squid and cuttlefish worth $2.2 million (882 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $2.2M | 882 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $325K | 101 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $6K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $105K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $101K | 70 t |
Where Bahrain imports fresh squid and cuttlefish from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 99% |
| Oman | $19K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain fresh squid and cuttlefish imports (HS 0307.42): 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 0307.42: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh squid and cuttlefish imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported fresh squid and cuttlefish worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 882 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh squid and cuttlefish to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Oman (1%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh squid and cuttlefish to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $716 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for fresh squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.42. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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