Kuwait - Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait
  4. Exports of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait

Price for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $4,013 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,165 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($9,851 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($1,063 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $7,174 per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen, dried and smoked fish export price increased by +32.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 179% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $9,076 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($10,170 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($421 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 India (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by -11.7% to 21K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 23K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports dropped to $83M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $88M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India18.225.538.333.923.0%
United Arab Emirates13.012.010.711.9-2.9%
Myanmar3.43.64.53.51.0%
Iran3.51.82.93.0-5.0%
Vietnam4.63.42.23.0-13.3%
Pakistan5.93.94.52.9-21.1%
Saudi Arabia2.92.92.32.3-7.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.52.42.42.0-7.2%
Singapore0.70.61.00.98.7%
China0.40.90.70.720.5%
Thailand1.61.01.10.6-27.9%
Others7.89.917.818.032.1%
Total64.368.288.582.68.7%

Top Suppliers of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. India (5.0K tons)
  2. Myanmar (3.3K tons)
  3. Vietnam (1.3K tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (1.2K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.0K tons)
  6. Saudi Arabia (0.8K tons)
  7. Singapore (0.8K tons)
  8. Iran (0.6K tons)
  9. Pakistan (0.4K tons)
  10. China (0.3K tons)
  11. Thailand (0.3K tons)

Exports of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Kuwait rose sharply to 174 tons, surging by 14% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +106.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports soared to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Qatar9403917801,1577.2%
Hong Kong SAR22.737.543.170.145.6%
Saudi Arabia27.917.56.013.5-21.5%
Iraq14.87.11.93.2-40.0%
Bahrain1.10.759.80.6-18.3%
Others5.92.70.71.2-41.2%
Total1,0124578921,2457.2%

Top Export Markets for Frozen, Dried and Smoked Fish from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Qatar (113.7 tons)
  2. Hong Kong SAR (37.1 tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (14.5 tons)
  4. Iraq (6.8 tons)
  5. Bahrain (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen, dried and smoked fish 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:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes
  • Prodcom 10203100 - Frozen crustaceans, frozen flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for human consumption
  • Prodcom 10202100 - Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked
  • Prodcom 10202350 - Dried fish, whether or not salted, fish, salted but not dried, fish in brine (excluding fillets, smoked, heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202425 - Smoked Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon (including fillets, e xcluding heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202455 - Smoked herrings (including fillets, excluding heads, tails and maws)
  • Prodcom 10202485 - Smoked fish (excluding herrings, Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon), including fillets, excluding head, tails and maws
  • Prodcom 10202200 - Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption, f ish livers and roes, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

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. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    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. 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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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