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Kuwait: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti ginger market decreased by -78.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, posted a moderate expansion. Ginger consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of ginger increased by 146% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 498%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ginger exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, ginger exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq totaled +29.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+126.1% per year) and Oman (+167.3% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for ginger exports from Kuwait, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +31.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+12.4% per year) and Oman (+97.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -33.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, imports of ginger into Kuwait shrank significantly to X tons, waning by -72.7% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ginger imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Iran (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of ginger imports to Kuwait, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +195.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Iran ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest ginger suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +209.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 ginger import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -26.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+5.0%), 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 ginger in the world?

India constituted the country with the largest volume of ginger consumption, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, ginger consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Nigeria, twofold. Nepal ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of ginger in the world?

India remains the largest ginger producing country worldwide, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, ginger production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Nigeria, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 14% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ginger to Kuwait?

In value terms, China, Iran and the United Arab Emirates appeared to be the largest ginger suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ginger from Kuwait?

In value terms, the largest markets for ginger exported from Kuwait were Oman and Qatar.

What is the average export price for ginger in Kuwait?

The average ginger export price stood at $7,553 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 26% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ginger in Kuwait?

The average ginger import price stood at $1,250 per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ginger 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:

FCL 720 - Ginger

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
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024