Kuwait: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti barley market, when its value decreased by -12.2% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +18.9% against 2019 indices. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Kuwait

In value terms, barley production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 229%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Kuwait skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 17% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 150%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average barley yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the barley harvested area in Kuwait totaled X ha, increasing by 2.6% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, exports of barley from Kuwait was estimated at X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The smallest decline of -33.8% was in 2014. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, barley exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The smallest decline of -22.1% was in 2014. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +12.9%.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +13.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to +0.1% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports into Kuwait

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of barley decreased by -1.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +7.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 76%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Kuwait, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+12.4% per year) and Russia (+38.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Kuwait, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+10.5% per year) and Russia (+33.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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