Kuwait: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti grain market dropped to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Kuwait

In value terms, grain production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereal grains in Kuwait stood at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grain yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Kuwait rose significantly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bahrain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Jordan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grain Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into Kuwait; surging by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 grain to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 fell 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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