Sweet biscuits exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $86.1 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (115.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86.1M | 115.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $96.4M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $94.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $93.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $68.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $654K | 282 t |
Where Bahrain exports sweet biscuits to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (39%), United Arab Emirates (25%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+985% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $33.4M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.3M | 25% |
| South Africa | $9.6M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $7.0M | 8.1% |
| Oman | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| Qatar | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 2% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Palestine | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 77% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits imports to Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain imported sweet biscuits worth $15.9 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Oman (18%), Saudi Arabia (14%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.8M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $735K | 4.6% |
| India | $733K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $655K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $628K | 4% |
| Spain | $537K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $427K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain sweet biscuits exports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported sweet biscuits worth $86.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet biscuits from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($33.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 985% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweet biscuits from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $654 thousand in 2017 to $86.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $96.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import sweet biscuits?
Yes. Bahrain imported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $70.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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