Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Bahrain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Bahrain expanded from 6 094 tons in 2018 to 6 701 tons in 2020. This growth was followed by a contraction, with the market volume falling to 5 839 tons in 2021 and 5 464 tons in 2022. A particularly sharp decline occurred in 2023, when the market size dropped to 2 325 tons.

The market's structure remained heavily reliant on imports, which supplied the majority of volume before falling notably in 2023. Domestic production varied between 748 tons and 1 230 tons annually during the period. In 2024, the broader food and beverage sector saw significant foreign direct investment activity, with 13 projects recorded over 22 years, involving $588 million in capital and the creation of 2.7 thousand jobs. The sector's external trade also reached around $2.79 billion in the same year, indicating substantial import and export flows that can affect the supply chain for fresh vegetables.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Bahrain

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Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Bahrain's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1,230 tonnes, marking a 6.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Bahrain

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The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 5 tonnes, then peaked in 2018 at 57 tonnes, representing a 12.6-fold difference. In 2020, Bahrain exported 13 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, which was a significant increase of 179.9% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 92.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Saudi Arabia together accounted for 88.2% of total exports in volume, while the remaining flows were distributed thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 18,000 US dollars, then reached their peak in 2018 at 193,000 US dollars, showing a 10.5-fold gap. In 2020, Bahrain's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli amounted to 42,000 US dollars, up by 129.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 90.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant partner for Bahrain's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms, capturing 83.6% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2017-2020

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Bahrain

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Bahrain's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5,484 tonnes, reflecting a 5.1% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,032 tonnes, with the largest decline of 11.6% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and Jordan were the dominant suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Bahrain, together accounting for 81.5% of total imports in volume, with other destinations each holding relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Bahrain's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2,585,000 US dollars, down by 2.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Spain (with 28.3% of imports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (26.8%), and Jordan (22.9%) consistently held leading positions in Bahrain's import structure for cauliflowers and broccoli, jointly accounting for 78.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2017-2020