Pure sucrose imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure sucrose by Bahrain reached $70.2 million in 2024 (99.9 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $70.2M | 99.9K t |
| 2023 | $49.7M | 53.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 64.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 53.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 60.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 73.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 81.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 70.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports pure sucrose from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (42%), Brazil (33%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $29.2M | 42% |
| Brazil | $23.0M | 33% |
| India | $12.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $620K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $569K | 0.8% |
| France | $504K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $279K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $254K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported pure sucrose worth $26.4 million (47.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (28%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Iraq (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 19% |
| Iraq | $4.4M | 17% |
| Somalia | $4.3M | 16% |
| Oman | $4.0M | 15% |
| Jordan | $661K | 2.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $364K | 1.4% |
| Palestine | $78K | 0.3% |
| Djibouti | $72K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $49K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported pure sucrose worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by Brazil (33%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Bahrain exported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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