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Kuwait: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti linseed market reduced to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Kuwait

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of linseed decreased by -20.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 283%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, linseed exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 603%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +21.3%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for linseed exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +15.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to +535.6% per year.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, linseed imports into Kuwait totaled X tons, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, linseed imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 143%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of linseed imports to Kuwait, with a combined 60% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Ukraine, the UK and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +62.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest linseed suppliers to Kuwait were India ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +84.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 UK (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for linseed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of linseed consumption in 2021 were China, Kazakhstan and Belgium, with a combined 54% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of linseed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of linseed production in 2021 were Kazakhstan, Russia and Canada, with a combined 71% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of linseed to Kuwait?

In value terms, the largest linseed suppliers to Kuwait were India, the Netherlands and Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of linseed from Kuwait?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia $747) remains the key foreign market for linseed exports from Kuwait.

What is the average export price for linseed in Kuwait?

The average linseed export price stood at $2,284 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for linseed in Kuwait?

In 2021, the average linseed import price amounted to $1,499 per ton, declining by -26.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the linseed 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 333 - Linseed

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 THE 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 EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012-2024