Bahrain: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini lettuce and chicory market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Bahrain

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Bahrain reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -4.3% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 12%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 lettuce and chicory in Bahrain stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Bahrain

Lettuce and chicory exports from Bahrain skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 364% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 281%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +82.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+8.1% per year) and Free Zones (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Bahrain, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Free Zones ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +77.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (-4.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -18.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly 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 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 the United States (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Bahrain

Lettuce and chicory imports into Bahrain contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by -7% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +3.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 169%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +13.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Bahrain, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Spain, Oman and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Bahrain, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw 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 lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform