Kuwait: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Kuwait

In value terms, vegetable production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Kuwait rose to X tons per ha, growing by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 harvested area of vegetables in Kuwait declined slightly to X ha, waning by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lebanon (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, the Netherlands, Lebanon, China, the United States and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Kuwait were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Jordan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, the Netherlands, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Yemen, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Yemen ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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