212 Tonnes of Local Produce Sold at Bahrain Farmers’ Market; Tomatoes Top the Chart

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Manama: The farmers’ market continues to play a key role in supporting local agricultural production and strengthening food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain, officials said.

The market, an initiative aimed at providing a direct marketing platform for local produce, operates under a partnership between the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture and the National Initiative for Agricultural Sector Development, with private sector support from stc Bahrain and GPIC.

During the 2025–2026 season, the farmers’ market recorded the offering and sale of approximately 212 tonnes of locally grown vegetables by the ninth week since its launch. A total of 104 different agricultural varieties were marketed, reflecting significant growth in both the scale and diversity of local production.

Data showed that tomatoes topped the list of the most traded crops at 11,954 kilograms, followed by red cherry tomatoes at 9,525 kilograms, pumpkins at 8,524 kilograms, and eggplants at 8,355 kilograms. White cauliflower ranked fifth with 7,424 kilograms.

Other leading crops included corn (6,194 kilograms), coloured cherry tomatoes (5,710 kilograms), cucumbers (5,568 kilograms), scallion tomatoes (5,340 kilograms), and beetroot (3,976 kilograms).

Over the past nine weeks, the market has seen strong attendance from citizens, residents and visitors, highlighting growing consumer confidence in locally produced food and reinforcing the culture of supporting national agricultural products.

Officials said the market continues to enhance the connection between farmers and consumers, improving marketing efficiency and increasing the agricultural sector’s contribution to Bahrain’s food security system.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture, in coordination with its partners, said it is closely monitoring the market’s performance and developing regulatory mechanisms to support sustainability and meet evolving market needs.

The farmers’ market will remain open to participants and visitors until February 14, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local agricultural production and ensure long-term food security in the Kingdom.