| Product Code: ETC4595265 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In the Bahrain feed plant-based protein market, the import trend exhibited a notable growth momentum from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of 22.08%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at 8.1%. This surge in imports can be attributed to a notable shift in consumer demand towards plant-based protein sources, reflecting changing dietary preferences and a growing awareness of health and sustainability factors in the market.
Plant-based protein sources such as soybean meal, canola, and peas are gaining importance in Bahrains feed sector as sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to animal-based proteins. These proteins support the nutritional requirements of poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors. The shift toward plant-based ingredients is also influenced by global trends in reducing the environmental footprint of animal production and the fluctuating availability of fishmeal and meat-based proteins.
With the rising cost of animal-derived proteins and an increasing emphasis on sustainability, plant-based protein sources such as soybean meal, rapeseed meal, and pea protein are gaining prominence in Bahrains feed industry. The market is benefiting from research into high-digestibility and non-GMO plant proteins, especially for poultry, aquaculture, and pet food applications.
The feed plant-based protein market in Bahrain is limited by the absence of local crop production suitable for protein extraction, such as soybeans or peas. Heavy reliance on imports increases costs and limits availability, particularly when global supply chains face disruptions. Additionally, awareness of plant-based alternatives among livestock and aquafeed producers is low, with a continued preference for traditional animal-based proteins like fishmeal.
The demand for plant-based protein ingredients in animal feed is rising in Bahrain due to cost-effectiveness and sustainability considerations. Investors can develop or supply high-quality plant protein concentrates and isolates to feed manufacturers, supporting the transition to more sustainable protein sources in animal nutrition.
Plant-based protein sources like soybean meal and peas are promoted as sustainable feed ingredients in Bahrain. The government supports their use through tariff relief on imports, research into local alternatives, and feed formulation support. Regulatory frameworks ensure that these ingredients are free from contaminants and GMO labeling laws are respected.
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 Feed Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about health benefits of plant-based proteins |
4.2.2 Growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting plant-based diets |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to conventional animal feed |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for plant-based protein production |
4.3.3 Lack of consumer awareness and acceptance of plant-based protein products |
5 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pea, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunflower, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Livestock |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Swine, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruminants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Aquatic Animals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in number of plant-based protein products available in the market |
8.2 Growth in number of partnerships between feed plant-based protein manufacturers and local farms |
8.3 Increase in investments in research and development of new plant-based protein sources |
9 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Feed Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |