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Kuwait: Pasta Products Market 2024

Pasta Products Market Size in Kuwait

After five years of growth, the Kuwaiti pasta products market decreased by -4.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Pasta products consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Pasta Products Production in Kuwait

In value terms, pasta products production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, pasta products exports from Kuwait surged to X tons, picking up by 59% on 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pasta products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 170%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for pasta products exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +41.8%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +20.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to -1.1% per year.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest pasta products supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta products imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +42.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (-9.6% per year) and Singapore (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products to Kuwait, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea amounted to +40.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+8.2% per year) and the UK (+34.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta products import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.1%), 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 dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in the world?

China remains the largest pasta products consuming country worldwide, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, pasta products consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of pasta products production, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, pasta products production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products to Kuwait?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia constituted the largest supplier of pasta products to Kuwait, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading importers of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products from Kuwait?

In value terms, Qatar remains the key foreign market for pasta products exports from Kuwait, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 13% share.

What is the average export price for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in Kuwait?

The average pasta products export price stood at $2,059 per ton in 2020, rising by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in Kuwait?

In 2020, the average pasta products import price amounted to $3,367 per ton, picking up by 57% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pasta products 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 10851430 - Dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (including prepared dishes) (excluding uncooked pasta, stuffed pasta)

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
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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