Bahrain: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini eggplant market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -25.1% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Bahrain

In value terms, eggplant production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 189%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Bahrain shrank to X tons per ha, falling by -2.8% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly 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 eggplants (aubergines) in Bahrain was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were exported from Bahrain; increasing by 21% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 480%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 842%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure 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 eggplant exports from Bahrain, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +95.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+27.6% per year) and Free Zones (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Bahrain, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Free Zones ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +78.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (-5.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+24.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 (+204.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -16.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 -41.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Bahrain, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), fivefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+1.4% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Bahrain, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+7.5% per year) and Oman (+16.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant import price increased by +32.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Oman ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform