Bahrain: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini cereal market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cereal Production in Bahrain

In value terms, cereal production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X,000%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereals in Bahrain amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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.

The cereal harvested area in Bahrain totaled less than X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of cereals exported from Bahrain soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest markets for cereal exported from Bahrain worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Niger, which accounted for a further X%.

Niger, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, cereal imports into Bahrain soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest cereal supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereals to Bahrain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cereal import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform