Bahrain: Olive Market 2025

Olive Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini olive market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 133% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Olive Production in Bahrain

In value terms, olive production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Olive production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average olive yield in Bahrain amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. 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 total area harvested in terms of olives production in Bahrain stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Olive Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of olives, when their volume decreased by -4.2% to X kg. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 950%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, olive exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 850%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for olive exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +42.1%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for olives exports from Bahrain, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +62.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 403% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Olive Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of olives imported into Bahrain surged to X tons, rising by 60% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 555% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, olive imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 256%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of olive imports to Bahrain, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest olive suppliers to Bahrain were Tunisia ($X), Greece ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 olive import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform