Bahrain: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Bahrain

After four years of decline, the Bahraini chili and pepper market increased by 6.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Bahrain

In value terms, chili and pepper production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 295% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Bahrain fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in Bahrain stood at X ha, growing by 5.3% against 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper harvested area increased by +81.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported from Bahrain; jumping by 21% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 963% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 839% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Bahrain, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +63.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (-12.6% per year) and Oman (-48.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Bahrain, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Free Zones ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +48.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (+4.7% per year) and Oman (-26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 110% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Oman (+43.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, purchases abroad of chilies and peppers (green) increased by 2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 -24.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +10.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), India (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Bahrain, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Jordan ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Bahrain, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform