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Kuwait: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti roundwood market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Kuwait

In value terms, roundwood production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Roundwood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of roundwood were exported from Kuwait; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X cubic meters) was the main destination for roundwood exports from Kuwait, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to X% per year.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Kuwait

Roundwood imports into Kuwait fell rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, declining by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X cubic meters) constituted the largest roundwood supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Gabon (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Gabon (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gabon ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Gabon (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), 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 roundwood in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and India, together comprising 31% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of roundwood in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, India and China, with a combined 29% share of global production. Brazil, Russia, Canada, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Nigeria, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of roundwood to Kuwait?

In value terms, Greece, Estonia and Ukraine appeared to be the largest roundwood suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of roundwood from Kuwait?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for roundwood exports from Kuwait, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 0.8% share.

What is the average export price for roundwood in Kuwait?

The average roundwood export price stood at $495 per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 2.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for roundwood in Kuwait?

The average roundwood import price stood at $184 per cubic meter in 2021, reducing by -33.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the roundwood 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 1627 - Wood fuel, coniferous (production)
FCL 1628 - Wood fuel, non-coniferous (production)
FCL 1866 -
FCL 1867 -

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
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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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024