Kuwait: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti cauliflower and broccoli market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Kuwait

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Kuwait declined modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in Kuwait shrank slightly to X ha, which is down by -3.5% on the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Cauliflower and broccoli exports from Kuwait reduced notably to X tons in 2017, dropping by -20% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 154%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports declined dramatically to $X in 2017. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 345%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar was relatively modest.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Kuwait.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, which is down by -45.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 75%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2017, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to +83.1% per year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Kuwait; increasing by 33% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -25.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Kuwait, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Australia, Iran, China, Egypt, the United States, Syrian Arab Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Australia, Egypt, China, Iran, the United States, Spain and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +42.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -20.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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