Kuwait: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Kuwaiti chili and pepper market, when its value increased by 4.2% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Kuwait

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 371%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Kuwait totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 chili and pepper harvested area in Kuwait expanded to X ha in 2022, surging by 2.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper harvested area decreased by -13.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 55%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, chili and pepper exports from Kuwait skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 1,291% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq amounted to +33.6%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Kuwait, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq totaled +52.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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 Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+14.5%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Kuwait; surging by 8.7% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.1% 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 -0.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 95% 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, chili and pepper imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% 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 -19.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Kuwait, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+15.7% per year) and India (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Kuwait, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan amounted to +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+20.2% per year) and India (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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