Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $2.0 million (660 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.0M | 660 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 936 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 801 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 914 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 581 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 852 t |
Where Bahrain imports polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (25%), China (19%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $503K | 25% |
| China | $387K | 19% |
| South Korea | $370K | 18% |
| Thailand | $257K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $119K | 5.8% |
| United States | $79K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $62K | 3% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $46K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, close to the world average of $3.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports (HS 3920.51): 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 3920.51: Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 660 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to Bahrain?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($503 thousand), followed by China (19%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet is subheading 3920.51. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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