Fuel and oil additive imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported fuel and oil additive worth $2.9 million (910 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $2.9M | 910 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 554 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 567 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 794 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 648 t |
Where Bahrain imports fuel and oil additive from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Germany (25%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 44% |
| Germany | $713K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $447K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $137K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 3.1% |
| United States | $35K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain fuel and oil additive imports (HS 3811.90): 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 3811.90: Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel and oil additive imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported fuel and oil additive worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 910 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel and oil additive to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel and oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel and oil additive to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel and oil additive?
The HS code for fuel and oil additive is subheading 3811.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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