Plastic household articles imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Bahrain reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Bahrain imports plastic household articles from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Saudi Arabia (10%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $749K | 10% |
| India | $649K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $446K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $393K | 5.4% |
| United States | $295K | 4% |
| Italy | $219K | 3% |
| Germany | $195K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $138K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $134K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Bahrain
Exports of plastic household articles by Bahrain reached $721 thousand in 2024 (166 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (43%), United Arab Emirates (32%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+875% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $312K | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $231K | 32% |
| China | $82K | 11% |
| Qatar | $28K | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $27K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $21K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $10K | 1.4% |
| Iraq | $4K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported plastic household articles worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Bahrain exported $721 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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