Kuwait: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Kuwaiti tomato market, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +16.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Kuwait

In value terms, tomato production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 186%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Kuwait expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 2.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato yield decreased by -9.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 206%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Kuwait dropped to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 24%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 699% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 570%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Kuwait, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled +16.3%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Kuwait, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to +5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (-9.3%).

Tomato Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes imported into Kuwait contracted to X tons, declining by -5.3% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +5.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Kuwait, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan amounted to -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+39.0% per year) and Lebanon (+52.7% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Kuwait, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan stood at -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+32.1% per year) and Lebanon (+43.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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