Bahrain: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Bahrain

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Bahraini chick peas market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Chick Peas Production in Bahrain

In value terms, chick peas production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of chick peas in Bahrain was estimated at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. less than X ha of chick peas were harvested in Bahrain; stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Bahrain

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), more than tenfold. Iraq (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Bahrain, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2023, imports of chick peas into Bahrain reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest chick peas supplier to Bahrain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Bahrain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform