Kuwait: Barley Market Overview 2020

Barley Market Size in Kuwait

The revenue of the barley market in Kuwait amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, barley consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Kuwait

In value terms, barley production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, barley production continues to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of barley in Kuwait totaled X tonne per ha, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the barley yield continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Barley yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Barley harvested area in Kuwait stood at X ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the barley harvested area continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the barley harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of barley were exported from Kuwait; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, barley exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, barley exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, barley exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, barley exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, barley exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Barley Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2018, the amount of barley imported into Kuwait totaled X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, barley imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, barley imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, barley imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform