Bahrain: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini onion and shallot market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Onion and shallot consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Onion And Shallot Production in Bahrain

In value terms, onion and shallot production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 111%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Bahrain was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The onion and shallot yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of onions and shallots were harvested in Bahrain; standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 40%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots exported from Bahrain soared to X tons, growing by 231% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 494% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 595% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Bahrain, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled -22.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-5.0% per year) and Kuwait (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Bahrain, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +61.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-24.7% per year) and Kuwait (+26.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 59%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, onion and shallot imports into Bahrain expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by 11% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+20.2% per year) and Egypt (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Bahrain, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+19.9% per year) and Pakistan (+23.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, onion and shallot import price increased by +32.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform