Bahrain: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini pumpkin market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pumpkin Production in Bahrain

In value terms, pumpkin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Bahrain declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Bahrain stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 100%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from Bahrain; waning by -48% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 467% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Bahrain, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +41.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+38.7% per year) and Free Zones (-29.4% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Bahrain, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +73.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+32.6% per year) and Free Zones (-29.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 95%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Saudi Arabia (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Bahrain

Pumpkin imports into Bahrain expanded to X tons in 2022, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 93%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Bahrain, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman stood at +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.6% per year) and Pakistan (+57.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Bahrain were Oman ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +72.6%, 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 pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin import price decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform