Kuwait: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Kuwait

In value terms, vegetable production shrank slightly 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Kuwait rose modestly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the maximum 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 vegetables production in Kuwait fell modestly to X ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kuwait

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

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), eightfold. 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: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($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. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export 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, the amount of vegetables imported into Kuwait rose slightly to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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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