| Product Code: ETC348044 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 6.89% in 2027, following an initial rate of 4.44%, before easing to 2.85% at the end of the period.

The Steviol Glycoside market in Bahrain is projected to grow at a growing growth rate of 6.89% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Middle East region, where Saudi Arabia holds the dominant position, followed closely by United Arab Emirates, Iran, Qatar and Kuwait, shaping overall regional demand.

Steviol glycosides, the sweet compounds derived from stevia leaves, are gaining popularity in Bahrain as a natural sugar substitute. The market is driven by increasing consumer awareness around diabetes management, obesity, and healthy living. Demand is rising in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors, with regulatory approvals supporting wider adoption. Imports, especially from China and South America, dominate this market.
The steviol glycoside market in Bahrain is growing as consumers increasingly seek natural sugar alternatives. Extracted from stevia leaves, these sweeteners are used in beverages, snacks, and health supplements. The market is driven by rising diabetic population, health-conscious consumers, and sugar-reduction initiatives in the food industry. Product innovation includes blends with other natural sweeteners to mask stevias bitter aftertaste. Regulatory approvals and clean-label trends are also shaping market dynamics.
The steviol glycoside market in Bahrain, which caters primarily to the food and beverage industry as a natural sweetener alternative, faces several headwinds. A major challenge is consumer skepticism around the taste profile of stevia-based products, which can limit widespread adoption. Additionally, high production and refining costs compared to artificial sweeteners make pricing a concern for manufacturers. Theres also significant competition from other natural sweeteners like monk fruit and erythritol, which offer similar benefits but are gaining more favor in certain health-conscious segments. Regulatory compliance, especially in terms of permissible concentrations in food and beverage products, further adds to the complexity for manufacturers looking to innovate or introduce new formulations in the Bahraini market.
With rising demand for natural, low-calorie sweeteners, steviol glycosides (extracted from stevia) are gaining traction in Bahrains health-conscious and diabetic population. Investors can explore importing and distributing stevia-based sweeteners, co-branding with local F&B companies, or launching clean-label health products, particularly beverages and desserts.
The market for steviol glycosides, a natural sweetener, is regulated by Bahrains food safety and health standards. The Ministry of Health ensures that steviol products comply with acceptable daily intake (ADI) levels and purity standards as defined by Codex Alimentarius and GCC regulations. The government supports low-calorie and diabetic-friendly products, and labeling regulations promote consumer awareness about natural sweeteners in processed foods and beverages.
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 Steviol Glycoside Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about health benefits of steviol glycosides as a natural sweetener. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for low-calorie and natural sugar substitutes in the food and beverage industry. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of natural sweeteners to combat rising obesity rates. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs associated with the extraction and purification of steviol glycosides. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of stevia plants and challenges in scaling up cultivation. |
4.3.3 Concerns regarding the aftertaste and perceived bitterness of steviol glycosides in some applications. |
5 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume, By Stevioside, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of food and beverage products in Bahrain using steviol glycosides as a sweetener. |
8.2 Number of new product launches containing steviol glycosides in Bahrain. |
8.3 Consumer perception and acceptance of steviol glycosides as a viable sugar substitute in Bahrain. |
9 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Steviol Glycoside Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |