High-density polyethylene imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $22.5 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). That is 37% 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 | $22.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 13.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (47%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Qatar (10%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 19% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 9.6% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $576K | 2.6% |
| India | $563K | 2.5% |
| United States | $398K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $279K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $182K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported high-density polyethylene worth $1.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $599K | 51% |
| Costa Rica | $263K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 9.7% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $14K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported high-density polyethylene worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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