Manufacturing
and Logistics
Valuable Subsector Contributors
Fast-Moving
Consumer Goods
Bahrain’s FMCG industry includes many domestic and international firms in the categories of packaged food, beverages, toiletries and consumables. The positive growth experiences and ease of doing business in the sub-sector has brought in global manufacturers such as Mondelez, Olayan Kimberley-Clark and Reckitt Benckiser, all of which export the majority of their products into the region’s largest market, Saudi Arabia. In fact, Bahrain’s strategic location allows companies to access 75% of Saudi Arabia within a few hours only.
Packaging
Manufacture
Bahrain has a dynamic packaging materials sector, serving local and international demand for a wide range of products. Manama Packaging Industry, Bahrain Pack, and the Chemco Group are a few of the leading packaging manufacturers serving their regional and global market customers from their hubs in Bahrain.
Industrial
Services
Bahrain’s flourishing Industrial Services sector has attracted numerous international companies in the categories of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and industrial equipment among others. Some of the global Industrial Service companies in Bahrain include Yokogawa, SMS group, and MTQ Corporation, all of which benefit from Bahrain’s cost competitiveness and proximity to Saudi Arabia.
Logistics and
Distribution Services
Bahrain’s central location in the Middle East makes it a natural choice for regional and international logistics and distribution companies. Large organisations, such as DHL, Aramex, and Agility, and dry bulk distribution experts such as Schmidt Middle East Logistics, all benefit from swift and affordable access to the GCC and international markets.