Sawn meranti boards imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn meranti boards by Bahrain reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.6 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 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Bahrain imports sawn meranti boards from
Malaysia alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 94% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 2.9% |
| India | $47K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain sawn meranti boards imports (HS 4407.25): 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 4407.25: Wood, tropical: dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn meranti boards imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported sawn meranti boards worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn meranti boards to Bahrain?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn meranti boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn meranti boards to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn meranti boards?
The HS code for sawn meranti boards is subheading 4407.25. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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