Bahrain: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini pistachio market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 53% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Bahrain

Pistachio exports from Bahrain contracted notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -19.7% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7,294%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8,508%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for pistachio exports from Bahrain, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran totaled +33.9%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pistachios exports from Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran totaled +47.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 201%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +20.1% per year.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, imports of pistachios into Bahrain surged to X tons, increasing by 56% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pistachio imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pistachio to Bahrain, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), fivefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +20.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-4.4% per year) and Spain (+66.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pistachios to Bahrain, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+0.0% per year) and Turkey (+52.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pistachio import price decreased by -6.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform