Small leather goods imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small leather goods by Bahrain reached $2.5 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | 33 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 41 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 55 t |
Where Bahrain imports small leather goods from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), France (21%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.44 per kg, 32% below the world average of $110.26, 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.
Small leather goods exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $500 thousand of small leather goods in 2024 (9 tonnes). China alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $313K | 63% |
| Italy | $73K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $20K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 4% |
| Qatar | $18K | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
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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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported small leather goods worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply small leather goods to Bahrain?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($675 thousand), followed by France (21%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.44 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $110.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small leather goods to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export small leather goods?
Yes. Bahrain exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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