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

Contents:

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

Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen fish and seafood import price amounted to $4,006 per ton, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $4,132 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($8,713 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($990 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen fish and seafood export price amounted to $8,614 per ton, reducing by -17.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 186%. The export price peaked at $10,414 per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 ($10,170 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq amounted to $557 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+97.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen fish and seafood decreased by -11.5% to 21K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 23K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports dropped to $82M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $88M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India18.425.738.633.622.2%
United Arab Emirates13.611.910.813.90.7%
Myanmar3.63.84.73.3-2.9%
Vietnam4.73.62.33.1-13.0%
Pakistan5.93.94.52.9-21.1%
Iran3.51.93.02.9-6.1%
Saudi Arabia2.92.92.32.3-7.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.62.52.61.9-9.9%
Thailand1.71.11.20.8-22.2%
Others7.69.918.117.732.6%
Total64.467.388.082.38.5%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Fish and Seafood to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. India (5.0K tons)
  2. Myanmar (3.4K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (1.6K tons)
  4. Vietnam (1.3K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.0K tons)
  6. Saudi Arabia (0.8K tons)
  7. Iran (0.8K tons)
  8. Pakistan (0.4K tons)
  9. Thailand (0.4K tons)

Exports of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait

In 2022, exports of frozen fish and seafood from Kuwait soared to 136 tons, with an increase of 80% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood exports surged to $1.2M in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Frozen Fish and Seafood in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Qatar9443917801,1567.0%
Iraq49.328.17.911.9-37.7%
Others1.30.31.06.772.7%
Total9954197891,1755.7%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Fish and Seafood from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Qatar (113.7 tons)
  2. Iraq (21.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen fish and seafood 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 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10203100 - Frozen crustaceans, frozen flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for human consumption
  • Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, 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

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  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
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    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
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    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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