🇧🇭 Bahrain imports of uncoated printing paper: 2024 trade data
Imports of uncoated printing paper by Bahrain reached $9.9 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 7.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (39%), South Korea (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $3.9M | 39% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $950K | 9.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $935K | 9.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $906K | 9.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $829K | 8.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $662K | 6.7% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $388K | 3.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $328K | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $262K | 2.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $163K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 52% |
| 4802.57 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 27% |
| 4802.58 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 6.6% |
| 4802.55 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 5.1% |
| 4802.62 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by… | 2.1% |
| 4802.20 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or… | 2.1% |
| 4802.69 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than… | 1.7% |
| 4802.61 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Bahrain exported $297 thousand of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (266 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (36%), Kuwait (23%), Italy (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $107K | 36% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $68K | 23% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $62K | 21% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $33K | 11% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $19K | 6.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5K | 1.7% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $2K | 0.5% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $1K | 0.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $0K | 0% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
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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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Bahrain?
$9.9 million in 2024, or 9.2 thousand tonnes.
Where does Bahrain import uncoated printing paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (39%), South Korea (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.06 per kg.
Does Bahrain export uncoated printing paper?
Yes, worth $297 thousand in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Kuwait, Italy.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
HS heading 4802. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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