Polymer adhesive imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $3.9 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.1 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 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports polymer adhesive from
Most of the value came from India (21%), China (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $824K | 21% |
| China | $765K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $687K | 18% |
| United States | $426K | 11% |
| Italy | $405K | 10% |
| Germany | $182K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $81K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $55K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Polymer adhesive exports from Bahrain
Exports of polymer adhesive by Bahrain reached $603 thousand in 2024 (142 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $212K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 30% |
| Iraq | $98K | 16% |
| Kenya | $35K | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 2.9% |
| Oman | $15K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $7K | 1.1% |
| Yemen | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain polymer adhesive imports (HS 3506.91): 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 3506.91: Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer adhesive imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported polymer adhesive worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer adhesive to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($824 thousand), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polymer adhesive to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export polymer adhesive?
Yes. Bahrain exported $603 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer adhesive?
The HS code for polymer adhesive is subheading 3506.91. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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