Bahrain: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Bahrain

The Bahraini market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Bahrain

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Bahrain shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Bahrain, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X kg), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Bahrain were Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Niger, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Niger (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Bahrain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Bahrain were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Turkey, India, South Korea and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform