World news doubled the botanical production of Bahrain amid 55% agricultural development in a decade

TL; Dr:

There has been a significant change in the agriculture sector of Bahrain, as new published data on the Bahrain Open data portal confirms a 55% increase in total farm production in the last ten years, climbing from 37,806.5 tonnes to 58,597.5 tonnes in 2015 to 2024. This growth is particularly notable in the vegetable section, which almost doubled 28,600 tonnes and is now the largest part of Bahrain’s domestic agricultural production. Farmers have preferred staple vegetables and crops that align with local consumption, supporting low supply chains and reduce dependence on imports.

Greenhouse and controlled-environmental farming

A standout trend is a sharp change towards greenhouse and covered cultivation. Production from crops grown under controlled conditions increased from 9,405 tonnes in 2015 to 15,900 tonnes in 2024. These methods address Bahrain’s climate and soil barriers, which can lead to more consistent, resource-skilled yields even during the hottest months of the region. Government -backed investment in hydroponics and greenhouse complexes has allowed producers to dramatically cut water use and increase production cycles, especially for popular items like tomatoes, cucumbers and leafy greensThe year-long greenhouse agriculture is now seen as a main strategy for food security, with a major part of the greenhouse-developed tomato output. Hydroponic forms have scored similarly, in which some large operations target more than 5,000 tonnes of annual production.

Fruits and dates: tradition comes from change

Date production, Bahrain has been a cornerstone of agriculture, stable, losing 13,200 tonnes in 2015, up to 14,000 tonnes in 2024. About half of the production of all fruits is important for domestic consumption and selective export opportunities, especially within the GCC. Efforts are underway to improve yields and quality with the help of salt-tolerant varieties and advanced orchard managementWhat is striking, it is an explosive increase in fruit production outside the dates, which used to be a negligible crop (just 1.5 tons in 2015) increased by about 100 tonnes by 2024, after the introduction of controlled-environmental gardens and better agricultural practices. Pomegranate and other high-values, flexible crops are being made champions by both private sector and national food security programs.

Challenges and Autlook ahead

Despite this strong growth, the agricultural sector of Bahrain faces frequent challenges due to arable land (urbanization), climate change and high input costs. The import dependence for major staples (such as wheat) continues, but the country’s rapidly expanded greenhouses and hydroponic capacity expect anchor to anchor your food self -sufficiency for selected crops.Bahrain’s agricultural market size reached $ 634 million in 2025 and it is estimated to grow, according to Mordor Intelligence with vegetables and leafy greens, the remaining time of the remaining decade is a pioneer in the anticipated CAGR of 4-7% in the remaining time of the decade.Bahrain’s agricultural sector reflects a successful axis towards sustainable, high-value and resource-efficient agriculture. Greenhouses and hydroponic farming are no longer exceptions, but are mainstream strategies that help in the state’s double vegetable production and improve the domestic supply of fruits and other crops, aligning with the ambitious government -led food security and economic diversification goals. Bahrain now stands as a regional case study in a challenging environment, which is less than clear official data and tangible progress.