Bahrain: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini vegetable product market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Vegetable product consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Bahrain

Vegetable product exports from Bahrain declined notably to X kg in 2022, falling by -71.6% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 3,900% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,561% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait amounted to +65.7%.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Bahrain, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait totaled +339.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+165.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetable products increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Bahrain, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +43.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Bahrain, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-5.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+26.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform