Toilet bar soap imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $16.3 million of toilet bar soap in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 4.2K t |
Where Bahrain imports toilet bar soap from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (46%), United Arab Emirates (29%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.6M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 29% |
| India | $998K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $527K | 3.2% |
| Oman | $358K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $314K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $220K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $215K | 1.3% |
| France | $154K | 0.9% |
| China | $153K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 67% above the world average of $2.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet bar soap exports from Bahrain
Exports of toilet bar soap by Bahrain reached $1.1 million in 2024 (318 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $624K | 58% |
| Egypt | $294K | 27% |
| Libya | $102K | 9.5% |
| Mauritius | $31K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain toilet bar soap imports (HS 3401.11): 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 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Common questions
What is the value of toilet bar soap imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported toilet bar soap worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet bar soap to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet bar soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet bar soap to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export toilet bar soap?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Libya. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet bar soap?
The HS code for toilet bar soap is subheading 3401.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
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