Kuwait: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti root and tuber market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Kuwait

In value terms, root and tuber production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Kuwait declined slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the root and tuber harvested area in Kuwait dropped modestly to X ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported from Kuwait contracted to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 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, root and tuber exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Kuwait totaled X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to Kuwait were Egypt ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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