Kuwait: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Kuwait

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Kuwait skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Kuwait dropped to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Kuwait contracted to X tons, declining by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Kuwait were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, citrus fruit import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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