Retail adhesive imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported retail adhesive worth $2.7 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 4.7K t |
Where Bahrain imports retail adhesive from
Most of the value came from India (22%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $609K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $447K | 16% |
| Germany | $277K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $231K | 8.5% |
| China | $204K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $144K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $142K | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $78K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $77K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 88% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported retail adhesive worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($609 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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