Processed cheese imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $28.2 million of processed cheese in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.3 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 | $28.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 8.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports processed cheese from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.3M | 51% |
| Australia | $3.7M | 13% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| United States | $798K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $654K | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $502K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $482K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported processed cheese worth $430.3 million (73.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 119 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $221.3M | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70.4M | 16% |
| Oman | $36.1M | 8.4% |
| Kuwait | $32.3M | 7.5% |
| Iraq | $21.7M | 5% |
| Mauritius | $8.8M | 2.1% |
| Libya | $6.6M | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $6.2M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $4.3M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported processed cheese worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Australia (13%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $41.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export processed cheese?
Yes. Bahrain exported $430.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. That compares with imports of $28.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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