Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $12.7 million (345 tonnes). That is 20% 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 | $12.7M | 345 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 437 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 257 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 447 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 377 t |
Where Bahrain imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Italy (27%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 31% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 28% |
| France | $2.1M | 17% |
| Spain | $427K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $389K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $362K | 2.9% |
| India | $327K | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $299K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $185K | 1.5% |
| Bangladesh | $164K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.73 per kg, 62% above the world average of $22.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Bahrain
Exports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Bahrain reached $1.3 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $813K | 63% |
| Qatar | $153K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $128K | 10% |
| Italy | $109K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $42K | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (27%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.73 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $22.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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