Lemons and limes imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lemons and limes by Bahrain reached $9.8 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). That is 22% 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 | $9.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 10.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports lemons and limes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (25%), Egypt (24%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+863% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 25% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $949K | 9.7% |
| China | $821K | 8.4% |
| Somalia | $520K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $515K | 5.3% |
| Syria | $140K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $117K | 1.2% |
| Jordan | $104K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain lemons and limes imports (HS 0805.50): 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 0805.50: Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of lemons and limes imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported lemons and limes worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply lemons and limes to Bahrain?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and Vietnam (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of lemons and limes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lemons and limes to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lemons and limes?
The HS code for lemons and limes is subheading 0805.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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