Plastic building materials (other) exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic building materials (other) by Bahrain reached $6.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $208K | 162 t |
| 2019 | $125K | 158 t |
| 2018 | $127K | 169 t |
| 2017 | $78K | 120 t |
Where Bahrain exports plastic building materials (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 96% |
| Kuwait | $173K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Palestine | $2K | 0% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0% |
| Niger | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.24, 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.
Plastic building materials (other) imports to Bahrain
Imports of plastic building materials (other) by Bahrain reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (28%), France (12%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 28% |
| France | $435K | 12% |
| India | $393K | 11% |
| Portugal | $325K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $267K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $212K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $195K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $136K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $128K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $108K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain plastic building materials (other) exports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported plastic building materials (other) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic building materials (other) from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Kuwait (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic building materials (other) from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Bahrain imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and India. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Bahrain, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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