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Kuwait: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti papaya market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -13.6% against 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, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X kg of papayas were exported from Kuwait; leveling off at the year before. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, papaya exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X kg) was the main destination for papaya exports from Kuwait, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average papaya export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to 0.0% per year.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of papayas were imported into Kuwait; which is down by -17.3% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 399% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 543% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest papaya supplier to Kuwait, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +88.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+18.3% per year) and India (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest papaya suppliers to Kuwait were Sri Lanka ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +107.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 papaya import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for papayas in the world?

India constituted the country with the largest volume of papaya consumption, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Dominican Republic, fivefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of papayas in the world?

India remains the largest papaya producing country worldwide, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic, fivefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of papayas to Kuwait?

In value terms, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and India were the largest papaya suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for papayas in Kuwait?

In 2016, the average papaya export price amounted to $1,000 per ton, picking up by 74% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for papayas in Kuwait?

The average papaya import price stood at $2,271 per ton in 2021, waning by -25.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the papaya 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 600 - Papayas

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 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 Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024