Kuwait: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti nuts market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated measured 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Nuts consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Nuts Production in Kuwait

In value terms, nuts production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of nuts in Kuwait stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, 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.

In 2022, the nuts harvested area in Kuwait amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Nuts exports from Kuwait fell to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts exports from Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nuts Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of nuts, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts imports to Kuwait, together comprising X% 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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest nuts suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average nuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable 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, nuts import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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