Phosphite esters imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $10.0 million of phosphite esters in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $10.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $65K | 17 t |
Where Bahrain imports phosphite esters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 54% |
| Singapore | $4.2M | 43% |
| Germany | $365K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.69, 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.
Phosphite esters exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $222 thousand of phosphite esters in 2024 (57 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $213K | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain phosphite esters imports (HS 2920.29): 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 2920.29: Esters: phosphite esters and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphite esters imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported phosphite esters worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphite esters to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Singapore (42%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphite esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphite esters to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export phosphite esters?
Yes. Bahrain exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphite esters?
The HS code for phosphite esters is subheading 2920.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2920 page.
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