Bahrain: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Bahrain

The Bahraini market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by -40.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a dramatic downturn. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Bahrain

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Bahrain was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield showed 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 harvested area of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Bahrain was estimated at less than X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Bahrain

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by 90% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 486% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 806%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), more than tenfold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +62.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+12.3% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Bahrain, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +23.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+13.1% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -31.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Bahrain

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -79.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 232% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports to Bahrain, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified suppliers to Bahrain were South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and Iran ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Thailand, the United States, China, Guatemala and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +8.8%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 190% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level 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 Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+60.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform