Bahrain

A small Gulf market where Pakistan leads in fresh meat

Bahrain bought US$47 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 31% less than in 2020. India sold US$799 million, about 17 times as much. On Bahrain's own 2024 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.51% of its imports and India about 5.3%.

Fresh beef (US$16 million) leads, more than twice India's figure, and Pakistan also leads in maize, mutton, fresh fish, potatoes and leather apparel.

Imports from Pakistan (2025)
US$ 47 M
Imports from India (2025)
US$ 799 M
India sells
17.0× more
Pakistan's share
0.51%
India's share
5.28%
Total imports
US$ 15.62 B
HS 0201 Fresh or chilled beef
from Pakistan US$ 16 M, from India US$ 7 M
HS 1006 Rice
from Pakistan US$ 4 M, from India US$ 56 M
HS 1005 Maize (corn)
from Pakistan US$ 4 M, from India US$ 0.12 M
HS 0204 Mutton & goat meat
from Pakistan US$ 3 M, from India US$ 0.98 M
HS 3920 Plastic sheets & film
from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 5 M
HS 0302 Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304
from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.32 M
HS 0804 Mangoes, dates, guavas & figs
from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 1 M
HS 0701 Potatoes
from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.60 M
HS 4203 Leather apparel & gloves
from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.09 M
HS 3907 Polyester & PET resins
from Pakistan US$ 0.87 M, from India US$ 10 M

What does Bahrain import from Pakistan?

In 2025, Bahrain's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201), US$ 16 M; 2. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 4 M; 3. Maize (corn) (HS 1005), US$ 4 M; 4. Mutton & goat meat (HS 0204), US$ 3 M; 5. Plastic sheets & film (HS 3920), US$ 2 M.

How much does Bahrain import from Pakistan compared with India?

In 2025, Bahrain imported US$ 47 M from Pakistan and US$ 799 M from India. India sells about 17.0 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.51% of Bahrain's imports and India 5.28%.

Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Bahrain?

Products with room to grow include: Rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$56 million; Pakistan US$3.7 million. Fresh beef (HS 0201) — Pakistan leads India. Ghee & butter (HS 0405) — India sells US$29 million. Medicines (HS 3004) — Bahrain imports US$389 million.

What should Pakistani exporters sell to Bahrain, based on India's exports?

Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Bahrain buys from India that Pakistan could supply.

How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Bahrain?

Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.