Kuwait: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti rape and colza seed market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Kuwait

In value terms, rape and colza seed production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.2% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Kuwait was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. 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, approx. less than X ha of rape or colza seed were harvested in Kuwait; flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Kuwait

After six years of decline, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 916% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 946% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to +0.3% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were imported into Kuwait; with an increase of 119% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,703%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3,312% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-7.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+80.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Australia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Kuwait, together comprising 82% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +74.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 76%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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