Silica sand imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $11.5 million of silica sand in 2024 (183.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $11.5M | 183.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 163.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 362.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 328.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 419.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 521.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 648.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 759.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports silica sand from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.8M | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $577K | 5% |
| Jordan | $110K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
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 silica sand imports (HS 2505.10): 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 2505.10: Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of silica sand imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported silica sand worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply silica sand to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and Jordan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 928% on the year.
What is the average import price of silica sand per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silica sand to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for silica sand?
The HS code for silica sand is subheading 2505.10. 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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