Tinplate can imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $9.6 million of tinplate can in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 999 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports tinplate can from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.3M | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $665K | 6.9% |
| China | $399K | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $50K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.5% |
| India | $43K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $41K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tinplate can exports from Bahrain
Exports of tinplate can by Bahrain reached $495 thousand in 2024 (377 tonnes). Germany alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $266K | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 14% |
| Denmark | $49K | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $35K | 7.1% |
| Malta | $27K | 5.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported tinplate can worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 896% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tinplate can to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 405%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export tinplate can?
Yes. Bahrain exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Kingdom and Denmark. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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