Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.2 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (38 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.5 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 | $2.2M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 126 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 503 t |
Where Bahrain imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Italy (24%), Canada (18%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $523K | 24% |
| Canada | $389K | 18% |
| Switzerland | $305K | 14% |
| Germany | $199K | 9.2% |
| Japan | $178K | 8.2% |
| Cyprus | $107K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $89K | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $69K | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $36K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.66 per kg, 184% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $1.7 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (162 tonnes). Turkey alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+989% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $941K | 57% |
| Qatar | $458K | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $199K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $57K | 3.4% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Bahrain?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($523 thousand), followed by Canada (18%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.66 per kg in 2024, 184% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $513 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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