Packaged black tea imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported packaged black tea worth $7.7 million (780 tonnes). That is 61% 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 | $7.7M | 780 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 575 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 474 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 695 t |
Where Bahrain imports packaged black tea from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 51% |
| India | $1.3M | 17% |
| Sri Lanka | $861K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $460K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $238K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $237K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $122K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 1.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $87K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $61K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 27% above the world average of $7.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged black tea exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $251 thousand of packaged black tea in 2024 (142 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 90% |
| Qatar | $11K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.7% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported packaged black tea worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 780 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Sri Lanka (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export packaged black tea?
Yes. Bahrain exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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