Price for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain
4. Exports of Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain

Price for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin stood at $1,322 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,404 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($4,398 per ton), while the price for India ($1,003 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin amounted to $1,245 per ton, declining by -42.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 183%. The export price peaked at $6,266 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($4,624 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($921 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 the United States (+61.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin decreased by -7.3% to 456 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 534 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin contracted to $603K in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $749K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin to Bahrain in 2022:

1. India (314.5 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (44.2 tons)
3. Thailand (35.8 tons)
4. United States (18.5 tons)
5. Saudi Arabia (11.6 tons)
6. Philippines (10.7 tons)

Exports of Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin in Bahrain

In 2022, exports of cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin from Bahrain skyrocketed to 19 tons, picking up by 51% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 25 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin dropped to $23K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $73K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Cereal Flours; Other than of Wheat or Meslin from Bahrain in 2022:

1. Saudi Arabia (16.6 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (1.4 tons)
3. Kuwait (0.5 tons)
4. Oman (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform