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Kuwait: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti walnut market contracted significantly to $X in 2021, waning by -43.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed notable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, walnut exports from Kuwait surged to X tons, jumping by 468% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Kuwait, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for walnut exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain amounted to +3.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 85%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bahrain amounted to +4.2% per year.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, walnut imports into Kuwait fell dramatically to X tons, declining by -34.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 212%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, walnut imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 250%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of walnut imports to Kuwait, together accounting for 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Turkey and India, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +67.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest walnut suppliers to Kuwait were Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Ukraine, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for walnuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of walnut consumption was China, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, walnut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iran, with a 7.4% share.

What are the largest producers of walnuts in the world?

China remains the largest walnut producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, walnut production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iran, with a 7.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of walnuts to Kuwait?

In value terms, Chile, the United Arab Emirates and the United States appeared to be the largest walnut suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

What is the average import price for walnuts in Kuwait?

In 2020, the average walnut import price amounted to $5,395 per ton, dropping by -12.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the walnut 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 222 - Walnuts

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024