Refined corn oil imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $4.0 million of refined corn oil in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports refined corn oil from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 57% |
| Malaysia | $657K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $532K | 13% |
| Turkey | $490K | 12% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain refined corn oil imports (HS 1515.29): 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 1515.29: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined corn oil imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported refined corn oil worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined corn oil to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Malaysia (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined corn oil to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined corn oil?
The HS code for refined corn oil is subheading 1515.29. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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