Non-cellular plastic film imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $8.6 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $8.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (39%), South Korea (10%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 39% |
| South Korea | $882K | 10% |
| China | $839K | 9.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $804K | 9.4% |
| India | $686K | 8% |
| Turkey | $650K | 7.6% |
| France | $321K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $319K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $185K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $128K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $8.1 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Yemen alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $4.1M | 50% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $973K | 12% |
| Oman | $166K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $152K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $118K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.2% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported non-cellular plastic film worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Bahrain exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $8.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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