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Kuwait: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Kuwait

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti pigeon peas market, when its value decreased by -61.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed notable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X kg of pigeon peas were exported from Kuwait; declining by -18.3% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The exports peaked at X kg in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar totaled -18.3%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Kuwait.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +13.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +38.9% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pigeon peas decreased by -61.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 361% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest pigeon peas supplier to Kuwait, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +5.8%.

In value terms, the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Kuwait were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +3.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pigeon peas in the world?

The country with the largest volume of pigeon peas consumption was India, accounting for 77% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malawi, tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Myanmar, with a 6% share.

What are the largest producers of pigeon peas in the world?

India remains the largest pigeon peas producing country worldwide, accounting for 71% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi, ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Myanmar, with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pigeon peas to Kuwait?

In value terms, the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Kuwait were India and Malawi.

What is the average export price for pigeon peas in Kuwait?

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $1,029 per ton in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for pigeon peas in Kuwait?

In 2020, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $1,249 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pigeon peas 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 197 - Pigeon peas

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