Kuwait: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti orange market, when its value decreased by -13.4% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +67.1% against 2019 indices. Orange consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Orange Production in Kuwait

In value terms, orange production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 138%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in Kuwait rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 12% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average orange yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 harvested area of oranges in Kuwait contracted rapidly to X ha, which is down by -18.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange harvested area increased by +50.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 57%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Orange Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of oranges, when their volume increased by 66% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 151%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), sevenfold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq stood at +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+16.9% per year) and Qatar (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from Kuwait, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+13.0% per year) and Qatar (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of oranges, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Kuwait, together comprising 76% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Lebanon ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest orange suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 73% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +12.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 orange import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange import price increased by +70.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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