🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of synthetic staple fibre: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Bahrain imported synthetic staple fibre worth $2.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports synthetic staple fibre from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 70% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $375K | 14% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $141K | 5.2% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $72K | 2.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $53K | 1.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $46K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $38K | 1.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $35K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $23K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 85% |
| 5503.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 13% |
| 5503.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 2.1% |
| 5503.19 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.1% |
| 5503.30 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Bahrain?
$2.7 million in 2024, or 2.0 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import synthetic staple fibre from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (70%), China (14%), Belgium (5%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.51 per kg.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
HS heading 5503. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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