Kuwait: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Fruit Production in Kuwait

In value terms, fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Kuwait dropped slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Kuwait rose to X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Fruit exports from Kuwait fell modestly to X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached 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 exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase 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 export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas 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 Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Kuwait contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant 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 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth 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 import price increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($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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