Glass fibre rovings exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $86.3 million of glass fibre rovings in 2024 (113.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86.3M | 113.5K t |
| 2023 | $90.7M | 67.7K t |
| 2022 | $94.4M | 72.8K t |
| 2021 | $83.2M | 71.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.6M | 84.4K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 45.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 34.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 14.0K t |
Where Bahrain exports glass fibre rovings to
The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), Saudi Arabia (12%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.8M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 12% |
| India | $6.9M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 4.7% |
| Algeria | $3.9M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | $2.4M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
Glass fibre rovings imports to Bahrain
Bahrain imported $914 thousand of glass fibre rovings in 2024 (535 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $482K | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 17% |
| Mexico | $140K | 15% |
| United States | $133K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain glass fibre rovings exports (HS 7019.12): 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 7019.12: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre rovings exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported glass fibre rovings worth $86.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 84 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass fibre rovings from Bahrain?
The United States was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass fibre rovings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of glass fibre rovings from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $86.3 million in 2024, an increase of 484%. The peak was 2022 at $94.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import glass fibre rovings?
Yes. Bahrain imported $914 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $85.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre rovings?
The HS code for glass fibre rovings is subheading 7019.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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