Kuwait: Garlic Market Overview 2020

Garlic Market Size in Kuwait

The revenue of the garlic market in Kuwait amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, garlic consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the garlic market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the garlic market remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Kuwait

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, garlic production continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Garlic production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of garlic in Kuwait stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the garlic yield continues to indicate a moderate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average garlic yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the average garlic 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.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Kuwait totaled X ha, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2018, the exports of garlic from Kuwait totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, garlic exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, garlic exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, garlic exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tonnes) was the main destination for garlic exports from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total garlic exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Jordan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the garlic export price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for garlic reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for garlic remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2018, the amount of garlic imported into Kuwait totaled X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, garlic imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) was the main supplier of garlic to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Kuwait, comprising X% of total garlic imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the garlic import price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for garlic attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for garlic remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Saudi Arabia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform