Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Bahrain

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Bahrain increased from 17 719 t in 2018 to 23 332 t in 2023. This growth was interrupted by a contraction to 17 356 t in 2021, but the market recovered strongly thereafter, reaching its highest point in 2023.

The period up to 2020 saw stable production supported by the industry's use of diverse raw materials, including virgin and recycled paper, which helped maintain manufacturing operations. Following the 2021 dip, the market rebounded in 2022 as local tissue paper companies expanded their production lines—adding products like Gulf tissues and kitchen rolls—to meet local demand, while a young demographic with robust purchasing power bolstered retail consumption.

In 2024, Bahrain's progress in government digitalization improved public service efficiency and reduced costs, potentially benefiting the business environment. Simultaneously, regional innovations in fully automated paper machine technology, designed to reduce labor reliance and enhance safety, were introduced, which could influence production quality and efficiency in the tissue sector.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Bahrain

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

In 2020, Bahrain produced 12 000 tonnes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, maintaining a stable output compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.0% change, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Bahrain

Exports in kind, t

Exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Bahrain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 tonnes, marking a sharp year-on-year drop of 78.8%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 98.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 73.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Saudi Arabia together accounted for 81.7% of total exports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Bahrain increased. In 2020, exports totaled 41 thousand US dollars, up 31.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 71.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 32 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 62.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United States remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, jointly holding an 84.7% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2017-2020

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Bahrain

Imports in kind, t

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Bahrain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 608 tonnes, showing a 21.3% gain from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 46.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 745 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 64.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 23.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, with 55.3% of imports in kind, the United Arab Emirates at 22.4%, and India at 6.8%, accounted for the largest share of imports in kind, together comprising 84.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Bahrain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 10 452 thousand US dollars, up 7.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 75.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, with 38.0% of imports in value terms, Indonesia at 30.3%, and India at 8.1%, continued to be the main suppliers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Bahrain, jointly forming 76.4% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2017-2020