Bahrain: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini pumpkin market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Bahrain

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Bahrain expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pumpkin harvested area in Bahrain was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Bahrain, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Bahrain, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Bahrain; growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2013 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest pumpkin suppliers to Bahrain, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, South Africa, Jordan and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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