Bahrain: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini artichoke market decreased by -10.2% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Bahrain

In value terms, artichoke production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Artichoke production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of artichokes in Bahrain totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the artichoke harvested area in Bahrain amounted to less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2019, artichoke exports from Bahrain contracted dramatically to X kg, which is down by -93.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, artichoke exports fell significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Bahrain, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at -92.1%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Bahrain.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled -55.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by 505% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to +457.5% per year.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of artichokes imported into Bahrain reduced rapidly to X tons, which is down by -16.5% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 168%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 80%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest artichoke supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Morocco stood at +60.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+91.8% per year) and France (+44.6% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the largest artichoke suppliers to Bahrain, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +78.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform