Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $37.3 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.6M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 39.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 13.0K t |
Where Bahrain exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
Saudi Arabia alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $30.8M | 83% |
| Iraq | $3.3M | 8.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Yemen | $734K | 2% |
| Jordan | $518K | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $330K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $21K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Bahrain
Bahrain imported $2.6 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (42%), Oman (28%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 42% |
| Oman | $729K | 28% |
| India | $299K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $97K | 3.7% |
| United States | $67K | 2.6% |
| China | $35K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Iraq (9%) and Kuwait (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Bahrain imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Oman and India. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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