Market Forecast By Type (Sugar, Chocolate, Fine Bakery Wares, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Specialist Retailers, Online Retail Stores, Convenience Stores, Other Distribution Channels) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC018184 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Report Name | Bahrain Confectionery Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 3.5% |
Growing Sector | Food Service |
The Bahrain Confectionery Market report thoroughly covers the market by Type and Distribution Channel. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Bahrain Confectionery Market has witnessed growth over the years and is expected to grow steadily in the coming years. This growth is driven by various factors such as the growing middle-class population, the rise of social media, government initiatives, and changing consumer preferences.
According to 6Wresearch, the Bahrain Confectionery Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 3.5% during 2025-2031. One of the key drivers of this market is the growing middle-class population in Bahrain. This segment of the population has a higher spending power and is willing to try new and innovative confectionery products. Moreover, with the rise of social media and other digital platforms, consumers are becoming more aware and knowledgeable about different confectionery products from around the world. This has led to a surge in demand for exotic and unique flavours, which is further driving the growth of the Bahrain confectionery market. Another important factor contributing to the growth of this market is the government's efforts to boost tourism and attract foreign investments.
One of the major challenges is the rising health concerns and increasing awareness about the adverse effects of consuming excess sugar and artificial ingredients. Another challenge faced by the confectionery market in Bahrain is rising production costs due to fluctuating raw material prices and increasing energy costs.
Some of the major players in the Bahrain confectionery market include Mondelez International, Nestle, Mars Inc., Ferrero Group, and Hershey's. These companies have a strong presence in Bahrain and have been actively introducing new products to cater to the changing demands of consumers. They also invest heavily in marketing strategies to promote their products and capture a larger market share.
One such initiative is the establishment of the Bahraini Market Development Society (BMDS), which aims to promote local businesses and industries, including the confectionery sector. Additionally, the government has also implemented policies that encourage foreign investment in the country's food and beverage industry. Furthermore, the government has also taken steps to improve the infrastructure and logistics in Bahrain, making it easier for confectionery businesses to import raw materials and export their products.
The Bahrain confectionery market has been experiencing steady growth, driven by factors such as an increasing young population, rising disposable income levels, and a growing trend towards indulgent and premium products. The demand for healthier options in the confectionery segment is also on the rise in Bahrain, which has led to manufacturers introducing sugar-free and low-calorie alternatives. The introduction of e-commerce platforms has also made it easier for consumers to access a wide variety of confectionery products.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the chocolate segment is the fastest growing segment in the Bahrain confectionery market due to increasing demand for premium and indulgent chocolates and the rising trend of gifting chocolates on occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, festivals.
In terms of distribution channels, supermarkets/hypermarkets hold the largest share in the Bahrain confectionery market. This can be attributed to the wide availability of different types of confectionery products under one roof, along with attractive discounts and offers.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Confectionery Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Confectionery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Confectionery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Confectionery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Bahrain Confectionery Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Confectionery Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Confectionery Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Chocolate, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Fine Bakery Wares, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Confectionery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Confectionery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Confectionery Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Bahrain Confectionery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Confectionery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Confectionery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Confectionery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |