Kuwait: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti berry market soared to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Kuwait

In value terms, berry production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average berry yield in Kuwait fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Kuwait soared to X ha, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were exported from Kuwait; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Kuwait, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to X%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) also remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to X% per year.

Berry Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into Kuwait; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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