🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of printed books: 2024 trade data
Bahrain imported $49.5 million of printed books in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 160% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports printed books from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $37.6M | 76% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.2M | 8.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $437K | 0.9% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $326K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $306K | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $276K | 0.6% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $256K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 79% |
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 21% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.21 per kg, 115% above the world average of $9.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
In 2024, Bahrain exported printed books worth $832 thousand (115 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (31%), Qatar (23%), United Arab Emirates (22%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $261K | 31% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $189K | 23% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $185K | 22% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $69K | 8.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $62K | 7.5% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $18K | 2.1% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $14K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6K | 0.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5K | 0.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Bahrain?
$49.5 million in 2024, or 2.4 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import printed books from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (76%), United Kingdom (8%), United States (4%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.21 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
Does Bahrain export printed books?
Yes, worth $832 thousand in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for printed books?
HS heading 4901. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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