Kuwait: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti mandarin and clementine market decreased by -64.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Kuwait

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Kuwait totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area in Kuwait amounted to less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, exports of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas from Kuwait stood at X tons, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 293%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 243% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Kuwait, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled +33.0%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from Kuwait, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq totaled +42.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mandarin and clementine export price increased by +61.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Iraq stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+10.1%).

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, mandarin and clementine imports into Kuwait contracted significantly to X tons, waning by -54.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 93%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of mandarin and clementine imports to Kuwait, together comprising 57% of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine suppliers to Kuwait were Lebanon ($X), South Africa ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports. Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +14.7%, 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

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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