Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.5 million of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) in 2024 (977 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.2 million.
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 | $2.5M | 977 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 729 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 563 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 710 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (33%), Saudi Arabia (33%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $829K | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $809K | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 19% |
| China | $158K | 6.4% |
| United States | $38K | 1.5% |
| India | $34K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $34K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.79, 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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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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 977 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($828 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (33%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.79 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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