Hard aged cheese imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported hard aged cheese worth $70.7 million (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $70.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $59.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $55.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports hard aged cheese from
Most of the value came from Ireland (21%), United States (19%), Denmark (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.1M | 21% |
| United States | $13.3M | 19% |
| Denmark | $11.0M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 9.2% |
| New Zealand | $3.4M | 4.8% |
| India | $3.0M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 27% below the world average of $6.07, 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.
Hard aged cheese exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $1.1 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (43%), Seychelles (35%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $494K | 43% |
| Seychelles | $399K | 35% |
| United States | $186K | 16% |
| Oman | $28K | 2.4% |
| Maldives | $16K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported hard aged cheese worth $70.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Bahrain?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Denmark (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $70.7 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and the United States. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $69.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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