Bahrain: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini lettuce and chicory market expanded to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Bahrain

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Bahrain reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately reflecting 2022. In general, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, lettuce and chicory yield increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced slightly 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 lettuce and chicory harvested area in Bahrain was estimated at X ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Bahrain; waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Bahrain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X kg), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Bahrain, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into Bahrain; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Bahrain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Bahrain were Jordan ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Oman and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform