Agriculture In Bahrain Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Bahrain Agriculture Market Analysis

The Agriculture In Bahrain Market size is estimated at USD 12.20 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 13.40 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.9% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Agriculture has historically played a pivotal role in Bahrain's economy, with date cultivation as the dominant agricultural activity, meeting both local consumption needs and export demands. However, Bahrain's agricultural landscape is challenged by high temperatures, limited arable land, water scarcity, and rising groundwater salinity, constraining the variety of crops that can be cultivated. In response to these natural resource challenges, Bahrain is turning to modern agricultural technologies. Innovations like hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming are being adopted, enabling more efficient water and space utilization and fostering the market's growth. For instance, in 2024, Edamah, the Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company, partnered with UAE's Badia Farms, a producer specializing in controlled environment food, and invested USD 7 million in a new sustainable farm facility in Bahrain, which cultivates a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The country has focused on agriculture and fisheries to achieve food security by developing new regulations and enhancing its food security. The Bahraini government has been promoting agricultural innovation through various initiatives. In 2022, the National Initiative for the Development of the Agricultural Sector (NIAD), in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), the NSSA, and various official institutions, unveiled Bahrain's comprehensive agricultural platform. This initiative aims to bolster the agricultural sector by consolidating national efforts and promoting the Kingdom's economic, social, and environmental development objectives.

Furthermore, Bahrain has been a net importer of fruits and vegetables for many years. However, the rising focus on indoor cultivation practices coupled with supportive government policies is driving local production, thereby reducing imports. For instance, in 2022, vegetable imports accounted for USD 127,124 thousand, which decreased to USD 123,170 thousand, according to the ITC trade map. Therefore, investments in agricultural technologies and government support to promote agriculture and reduce dependency on imports are the factors bolstering the market's growth during the forecast period.

Bahrain Agriculture Industry Segmentation

Agriculture is the practice of growing different types of crops to provide food and other end products. 

The Bahrain agriculture market is segmented by type (food crops, fruits, and vegetables). The report offers an elaborate analysis of production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), export analysis (value and volume), import analysis (value and volume), and price trend analysis of the market studied. The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for all of the above segments.