Spices (other varieties) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported spices (other varieties) worth $2.2 million (748 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.0 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 | $2.2M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 739 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports spices (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were India (22%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $495K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $220K | 9.9% |
| Bangladesh | $189K | 8.5% |
| Jordan | $156K | 7% |
| Philippines | $124K | 5.5% |
| United States | $121K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $61K | 2.7% |
| China | $57K | 2.5% |
| Palestine | $56K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported spices (other varieties) worth $781 thousand (92 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $450K | 58% |
| Oman | $103K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 13% |
| Qatar | $80K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 4% |
| Iraq | $9K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported spices (other varieties) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Bahrain?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($495 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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