Bahrain: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Bahrain

In value terms, vegetable production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Bahrain dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in Bahrain rose modestly to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Bahrain contracted markedly to X tons, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), fivefold. Oman (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to 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, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Bahrain were Saudi Arabia ($X), Jordan ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, 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 2012 to 2022, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Bahrain stood at X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), India (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Bahrain, with a combined X% share of total imports. Pakistan, Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic, Oman, China, Australia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Bahrain were India ($X), Jordan ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Australia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform