Polyethylene bags imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene bags by Bahrain reached $6.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 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 | $6.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports polyethylene bags from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (43%), Saudi Arabia (29%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 29% |
| Turkey | $751K | 12% |
| China | $402K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $195K | 3% |
| Thailand | $178K | 2.8% |
| United States | $42K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $39K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $36K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene bags exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $4.4 million of polyethylene bags in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), Kuwait (19%), Qatar (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 45% |
| Kuwait | $836K | 19% |
| Qatar | $443K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $398K | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $277K | 6.3% |
| Oman | $233K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $133K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $22K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported polyethylene bags worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (29%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export polyethylene bags?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. 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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