Ramadan Markets Reassure Shoppers as Prices Hold Firm

TDT | Manama

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Stability

With Ramadan approaching, Bahrain’s retail markets are sending a clear message of reassurance: prices remain stable and shelves are fully stocked.

A field tour across major supermarkets shows no signs of shortage or supply pressure. Essential food items continue to be available in abundance, even as shopping activity intensifies ahead of the Holy Month.

Supply

Traders confirm that preparations began weeks in advance. One retailer told The Daily Tribune that he imports significantly larger quantities than usual before Ramadan to meet the expected surge in demand.

“We increase our shipments early to ensure the market remains comfortable and balanced,” he said, noting that consumer demand rises sharply during this period but supply planning prevents disruption.

The result is visible across stores, where purchases are taking place without any strain on availability.

Competition

Promotional campaigns and seasonal offers are playing a decisive role in maintaining price balance. High demand items such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flour are recording stable prices, with some products even offered at lower than usual rates due to competitive discounts.

Retailers are actively competing for customers, and that competition is helping to protect household budgets during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.

Imports

Only limited increases have been observed in certain imported goods sourced from Europe and the United States. Market sources attribute these minor adjustments to external supply and shipping costs rather than domestic market factors.

Overall, pricing remains controlled, supply levels are strong, and markets appear fully prepared as Ramadan begins offering consumers confidence rather than concern.