Bahrain Bakery Product Market Size

Bahrain Bakery Products Market Analysis

The Bahrain bakery product market size is expected to grow from USD 371.6 million in 2023 to USD 481 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

• The bread and rolls segment leads the bakery market of Bahrain, followed by the biscuits and cakes market. Breads of different types are commonly consumed in breakfasts and as a snack product, along with spreads and other curry recipes in the market. Bread made of wheat and other multigrain is gaining demand across the country to meet the nutritional requirements of consumers in the market.
• Moreover, consumers are becoming more health conscious about their dietary preferences and seeking health-based bakery products, including bread. Therefore, food manufacturers are incorporating nutritious ingredients to cater to the demand for fortified bakery products.
• Cakes, sweet pies, and other sweet-based bakery products are also in high demand as they are commonly consumed in the country. Due to health concerns, less sweetened and low-calorie cakes are gaining immense popularity among consumers. With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases among consumers, the demand for low-calorie and less-sweetened bakery products such as cakes, pastries, and biscuits is expected to increase.
• For instance, according to the International Diabetes Federation )D, 9% of Bahrain's population suffers from diabetes as of 2021. As awareness of the adverse health impact of excess sugar consumption increases, more consumers consume less sweetened bakery products, increasing the demand for pastries and desserts containing sugar substitutes, such as stevia and other alternative sweeteners.