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Bahrain: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini stationery market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Stationery Production in Bahrain

In value terms, stationery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 486%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of stationery decreased by -91.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 912% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 741%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Bahrain, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +44.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of stationery exports from Bahrain, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+31.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 243% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Bahrain

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of articles of stationery increased by 71% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to Bahrain, together accounting for 82% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest stationery suppliers to Bahrain were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

India, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the stationery market in Bahrain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bahrain
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024