Bahrain: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini pulses market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in Bahrain

In value terms, pulses production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Bahrain reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 pulses production in Bahrain amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Bahrain; picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Bahrain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Bahrain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform