Toilet paper exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $5.7 million of toilet paper in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 490% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $59.7 million.
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 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $958K | 369 t |
| 2022 | $214K | 130 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $59.7M | 29.5K t |
Where Bahrain exports toilet paper to
Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper imports to Bahrain
Imports of toilet paper by Bahrain reached $1.7 million in 2024 (754 tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (44%), United Arab Emirates (36%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $725K | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $596K | 36% |
| France | $108K | 6.5% |
| China | $103K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $62K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain toilet paper exports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported toilet paper worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 490% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet paper from Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (0%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of toilet paper from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $59.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also import toilet paper?
Yes. Bahrain imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Bahrain is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
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