Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.1 million of notebooks, diaries and notepads in 2024 (806 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.1M | 806 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $938K | 185 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 491 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 684 t |
Where Bahrain imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Indonesia (31%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $723K | 35% |
| Indonesia | $648K | 31% |
| Malaysia | $239K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 6.9% |
| United States | $85K | 4.1% |
| India | $46K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.6% |
| France | $22K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $20K | 1% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.14, 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 notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): 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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($723 thousand), followed by Indonesia (31%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
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