Bahrain: Microwave Oven Market 2025

Microwave Oven Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini microwave oven market increased by 5.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period 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 attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Microwave Oven Exports

Exports from Bahrain

For the third consecutive year, Bahrain recorded decline in shipments abroad of microwave ovens, which decreased by -68.2% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 835% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microwave oven exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 665%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) was the main destination for microwave oven exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, microwave oven exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), threefold. Oman (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+77.8% per year) and Oman (-52.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for microwave oven exported from Bahrain were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +245.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average microwave oven export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) 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 Arab Emirates (+94.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Microwave Oven Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X units of microwave ovens were imported into Bahrain; waning by -9.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, microwave oven imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of microwave oven to Bahrain, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, microwave oven imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-0.5% per year) and Italy (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microwave ovens to Bahrain, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+3.1% per year) and Italy (+16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average microwave oven import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+48.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform