Plastic caps and closures exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain exported plastic caps and closures worth $12.8 million (20.4 thousand tonnes). That is 25% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Bahrain exports plastic caps and closures to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+850% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 64% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| Kuwait | $972K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $940K | 7.3% |
| Yemen | $587K | 4.6% |
| Qatar | $465K | 3.6% |
| Djibouti | $190K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $129K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 0.3% |
| Somalia | $35K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 89% below the world average of $5.90, 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 caps and closures imports to Bahrain
Imports of plastic caps and closures by Bahrain reached $7.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (31%), Turkey (14%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 31% |
| Turkey | $966K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $944K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $772K | 11% |
| Thailand | $464K | 6.6% |
| Hungary | $301K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 4.2% |
| India | $229K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $175K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $139K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain plastic caps and closures exports (HS 3923.50): 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 3923.50: Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic caps and closures exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported plastic caps and closures worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic caps and closures from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Jordan (9%) and Kuwait (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 850% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic caps and closures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $5.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic caps and closures from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import plastic caps and closures?
Yes. Bahrain imported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic caps and closures?
The HS code for plastic caps and closures is subheading 3923.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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