Polypropylene film and sheet imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported polypropylene film and sheet worth $15.3 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 853 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 504 t |
Where Bahrain imports polypropylene film and sheet from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 60% |
| India | $2.9M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $732K | 4.8% |
| Oman | $421K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $192K | 1.3% |
| China | $85K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.94, 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.
Polypropylene film and sheet exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $4.6 million of polypropylene film and sheet in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), Egypt (31%), Thailand (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 46% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 31% |
| Thailand | $932K | 20% |
| Guyana | $103K | 2.2% |
| Oman | $8K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain polypropylene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.20): 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 3920.20: Plastics: of polymers of propylene, 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 polypropylene film and sheet imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported polypropylene film and sheet worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene film and sheet to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by India (19%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene film and sheet to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export polypropylene film and sheet?
Yes. Bahrain exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Thailand. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polypropylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.20. 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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