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Kuwait: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2024

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Kuwait surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 131% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Kuwait, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cigarettes containing tobacco exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold. Iraq (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +20.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-0.3% per year) and Iraq (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Kuwait, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +21.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+27.1% per year) and Bahrain (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigarettes containing tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -16.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 66%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Iraq (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Kuwait

For the fifth consecutive year, Kuwait recorded decline in overseas purchases of cigarettes containing tobacco, which decreased by -15.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of cigarettes containing tobacco imports to Kuwait, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Portugal, Pakistan, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +40.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cigarettes containing tobacco suppliers to Kuwait were Germany ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. Portugal, India, Poland, Pakistan, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +38.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 cigarettes containing tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+11.8%), 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 cigarettes containing tobacco in the world?

The country with the largest volume of cigarettes containing tobacco consumption was Russia, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of cigarettes containing tobacco in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of cigarettes containing tobacco production, accounting for 97% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of cigarettes containing tobacco to Kuwait?

In value terms, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Germany were the largest cigarettes containing tobacco suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bahrain, Turkey, India and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of cigarettes containing tobacco from Kuwait?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Kuwait, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Iran, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 17% share.

What is the average export price for cigarettes containing tobacco in Kuwait?

The average cigarettes containing tobacco export price stood at $18,564 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cigarettes containing tobacco in Kuwait?

The average cigarettes containing tobacco import price stood at $21,796 per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cigarettes containing tobacco 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:

Prodcom 12001150 - Cigarettes containing tobacco or mixtures of tobacco and tobacco substitutes (excluding tobacco duty)

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
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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
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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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023