Marble flat slabs imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble flat slabs by Bahrain reached $7.6 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.7 million.
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 | $7.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 21.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports marble flat slabs from
Most of the value came from Turkey (20%), Greece (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble flat slabs exports from Bahrain
Exports of marble flat slabs by Bahrain reached $398 thousand in 2024 (497 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $357K | 90% |
| Qatar | $33K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain marble flat slabs imports (HS 6802.21): 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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of marble flat slabs imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported marble flat slabs worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble flat slabs to Bahrain?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Greece (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble flat slabs to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export marble flat slabs?
Yes. Bahrain exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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