Bahrain: Caramel Market 2025

Caramel Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini caramel market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Caramel Production in Bahrain

In value terms, caramel production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Caramel Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, overseas shipments of caramel decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, caramel exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for caramel exports from Bahrain, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, caramel exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for caramel exports from Bahrain, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average caramel export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caramel Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, purchases abroad of caramel increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, caramel imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest caramel supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, caramel imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caramel to Bahrain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average caramel import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform