Kuwait: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti fruit and berry market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Kuwait

In value terms, fruit and berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Kuwait dropped slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fruit and berry harvested area in Kuwait expanded modestly to X ha, picking up by X% on the year before. The harvested area 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Fruit and berry exports from Kuwait contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, fruit and berry imports into Kuwait fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion 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, fruit and berry import price increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

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