Plaster board (other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.9 million of plaster board (other) in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $813K | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $591K | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $361K | 953 t |
| 2017 | $597K | 1.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports plaster board (other) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 89% |
| China | $191K | 6.6% |
| Denmark | $83K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 56% below the world average of $0.43, 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 plaster board (other) imports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported plaster board (other) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster board (other) to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (7%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster board (other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $597 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. 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 6809 page.
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