Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Bahrain - 2022

Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average flakes; of potatoes import price amounted to $1,918 per ton, dropping by -14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flakes; of potatoes import price increased by +53.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 78%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,231 per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($8,856 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,036 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flakes; of Potatoes Price in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

The average flakes; of potatoes export price stood at $3,591 per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 3,033%. The export price peaked at $14,910 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($7,559 per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($1,016 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+0.4%).

Flakes; of Potatoes Imports in Bahrain

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of flakes; of potatoeses increased by 1,965% to 561 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, flakes; of potatoes imports skyrocketed to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous decline.

Import of Flakes; of Potatoes in Bahrain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	1,845	686	43.2	804	-24.2%
United Kingdom	22.3	1.2	0.1	225	116.1%
Netherlands	139	106	6.5	12.6	-55.1%
Belgium	108	31.8	0.8	1.9	-74.0%
Denmark	65.0	61.2	4.6	N/A	-73.4%
Others	107	76.6	5.4	31.9	-33.2%
Total	2,287	964	60.6	1,076	-22.2%

Top Suppliers of Flakes; of Potatoes to Bahrain in 2022:

Germany (519.6 tons)
United Kingdom (25.4 tons)
Netherlands (2.7 tons)
Belgium (1.8 tons)

Flakes; of Potatoes Exports in Bahrain

In 2021, the amount of flakes; of potatoeses exported from Bahrain stood at 215 kg, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flakes; of potatoes exports stood at $772 in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.