Bahrain: Fruit Market 2023

Fruit Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini fruit market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Bahrain

In value terms, fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. 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 fruits in Bahrain declined to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

The fruit harvested area in Bahrain contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Bahrain rose notably to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.6% per year) and Kuwait (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Bahrain, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+11.7% per year) and Kuwait (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Bahrain

Fruit imports into Bahrain contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by -10.7% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Oman (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Bahrain, with a combined 42% share of total imports. India, Jordan, the Philippines, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Pakistan, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +128.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Bahrain were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports. Oman, the Philippines, Spain, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Pakistan, Yemen, Turkey and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +94.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 6.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X 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 (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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