Bahrain: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Bahrain

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Bahrain fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. 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 vegetables were harvested in Bahrain; picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, exports of vegetables from Bahrain contracted sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Jordan ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Bahrain worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, imports of vegetables into Bahrain was estimated at X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), India (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Bahrain, with a combined X% 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 Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Bahrain were India ($X), Jordan ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform