Lighter fuel exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $4.5 million of lighter fuel in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 674 t |
Where Bahrain exports lighter fuel to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $671K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $70K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $28K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.51, 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?
The shipment records behind Bahrain lighter fuel exports (HS 3606.10): 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 3606.10: Fuels: liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, (of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3).
Common questions
What is the value of lighter fuel exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported lighter fuel worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 87 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy lighter fuel from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Kuwait (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of lighter fuel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lighter fuel from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter fuel?
The HS code for lighter fuel is subheading 3606.10. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
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