Kuwait: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti fruit market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Kuwait

In value terms, fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Kuwait fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Kuwait; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The harvested area 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Kuwait; declining by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X,910%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports 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 Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Iraq ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for fruit exported from Kuwait worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Kuwait reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey, Jordan, the Philippines, Yemen, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 fruit suppliers to Kuwait were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. India, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, Turkey, Yemen, the Philippines, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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