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Kuwait: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kuwaiti sour cherry market, when its value increased by 15% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of sour cherries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,071%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Kuwait, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon amounted to +61.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+22.4% per year) and South Africa (+87.8% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Kuwait, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lebanon amounted to +50.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+63.1% per year) and Australia (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+116.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry consumption in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Romania, which together accounted for a further 47%.

What are the largest producers of sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry production in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of global production. Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

What are the leading suppliers of sour cherries to Kuwait?

In value terms, Lebanon constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Kuwait, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4.8% share.

What is the average export price for sour cherries in Kuwait?

In 2014, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $2,024 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for sour cherries in Kuwait?

In 2021, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $3,813 per ton, growing by 9.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sour cherry market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 530 - Sour cherries

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024