Rigid PVC film and sheet exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rigid pvc film and sheet by Bahrain reached $2.0 million in 2024 (821 tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 821 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 4.8K t |
Where Bahrain exports rigid pvc film and sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (31%), Lebanon (16%), Qatar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 22% below the world average of $3.19, 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.
Rigid PVC film and sheet imports to Bahrain
Imports of rigid pvc film and sheet by Bahrain reached $1.4 million in 2024 (484 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (30%), United Arab Emirates (27%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $404K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $369K | 27% |
| China | $226K | 17% |
| Portugal | $119K | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $54K | 4% |
| Turkey | $51K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $37K | 2.7% |
| India | $27K | 2% |
| Oman | $18K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $15K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain rigid pvc film and sheet exports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 821 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries buy rigid pvc film and sheet from Bahrain?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($640 thousand), followed by Lebanon (16%) and Qatar (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rigid pvc film and sheet from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2020 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Bahrain imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $670 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Bahrain, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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