Bahrain: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini citrus fruit market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Production in Bahrain

In value terms, citrus fruit production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Bahrain fell to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Bahrain; flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Bahrain, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to X% per year.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Bahrain, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Spain, Vietnam and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Bahrain were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, Vietnam, Syrian Arab Republic, Pakistan and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform