Unsupported catalysts imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported unsupported catalysts worth $2.5 million (330 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.4 million.
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 | $2.5M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 383 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 651 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 2.9K t |
Where Bahrain imports unsupported catalysts from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 60% |
| United States | $452K | 18% |
| India | $206K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $138K | 5.5% |
| Denmark | $54K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 55% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Unsupported catalysts exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $651 thousand of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (48%), Netherlands (47%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $313K | 48% |
| Netherlands | $307K | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported unsupported catalysts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Bahrain?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. Bahrain exported $651 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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