Leather handbag imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported leather handbag worth $27.7 million (205 tonnes). That is 53% 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 | $27.7M | 205 t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 651 t |
Where Bahrain imports leather handbag from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.6M | 53% |
| France | $7.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.2M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $311K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $231K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $225K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $216K | 0.8% |
| India | $127K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $135.38 per kg, close to the world average of $140.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $2.3 million of leather handbag in 2024 (25 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (33%), Hong Kong (26%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $736K | 33% |
| Hong Kong | $591K | 26% |
| Italy | $347K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $179K | 7.9% |
| Qatar | $173K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $136K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $57K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported leather handbag worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Bahrain?
Italy was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by France (25%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $135.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $140.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export leather handbag?
Yes. Bahrain exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Italy. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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.
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