Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.7 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 91% 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 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 499 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 603 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 536 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 930 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $150K | 4% |
| China | $76K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $42K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.1% |
| India | $38K | 1% |
| Austria | $24K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $15K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.00, 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. 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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