Sand (other types) imports in Bahrain: data and top supplier countries
Imports of sand (other types) by Bahrain reached $3.6 million in 2024 (427.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.6M | 427.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 552.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 332.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 364.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 471.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 364.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 572.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 385.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports sand (other types) from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain sand (other types) imports (HS 2505.90): 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 2505.90: Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26).
Common questions
What is the value of sand (other types) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported sand (other types) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply sand (other types) to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
How have imports of sand (other types) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand (other types)?
The HS code for sand (other types) is subheading 2505.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2505 page.
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