Plastic packing cases imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported plastic packing cases worth $4.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less 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 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 998 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 933 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 854 t |
Where Bahrain imports plastic packing cases from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (27%), Saudi Arabia (22%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $951K | 22% |
| China | $687K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $183K | 4.3% |
| India | $145K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 2.8% |
| United States | $88K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $86K | 2% |
| Spain | $86K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases exports from Bahrain
Exports of plastic packing cases by Bahrain reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $511K | 14% |
| Qatar | $224K | 6% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.4% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain plastic packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported plastic packing cases worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Bahrain?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic packing cases to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export plastic packing cases?
Yes. Bahrain exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That compares with imports of $4.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. 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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