🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of ink: 2024 trade data
Imports of ink by Bahrain reached $4.0 million in 2024 (640 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 596 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 400 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 823 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports ink from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (31%), India (16%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 31% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $620K | 16% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $367K | 9.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $342K | 8.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $312K | 7.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $279K | 7.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $173K | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $146K | 3.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $111K | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $56K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 73% |
| 3215.90 | Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid | 14% |
| 3215.11 | Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, 53% below the world average of $13.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Bahrain?
$4.0 million in 2024, or 640 tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import ink from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (31%), India (16%), Indonesia (9%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.13 per kg.
What is the HS code for ink?
HS heading 3215. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 3215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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