Bahrain: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini lemon and lime market decreased by -3.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Bahrain

In value terms, lemon and lime production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Bahrain declined to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Bahrain was estimated at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 2.1%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from Bahrain; surging by 5.9% on 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 312%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 473%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Bahrain, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-6.5% per year) and Kuwait (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Bahrain, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+34.5% per year) and the United States (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 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 Saudi Arabia (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Bahrain

Lemon and lime imports into Bahrain fell slightly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 -5.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 -8.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Bahrain, together comprising 72% of total imports. Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, India and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

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 +58.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Bahrain, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +55.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Somalia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform