Kuwait: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes shrank remarkably to less than $X in 2022, dropping by 99.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Kuwait

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,172%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Kuwait

Citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Kuwait fell notably to X kg in 2021, reducing by -87.2% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 151%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X kg) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt stood at -26.0%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Kuwait.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt stood at -26.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 87%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2014 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to -1.2% per year.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports into Kuwait shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by -66.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 181%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 160%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams and marmalades to Kuwait, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+19.8% per year) and France (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Kuwait, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at -16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+20.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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