Kuwait: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti grape market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Grape consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grape Production in Kuwait

In value terms, grape production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

The average yield of grapes in Kuwait contracted to X tonnes per ha in 2019, dropping by -X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grape yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, 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.

The grape harvested area in Kuwait amounted to X ha in 2019, growing by X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2012 to 2019, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Kuwait

For the fourth year in a row, Kuwait recorded decline in overseas shipments of grapes, which decreased by X% to X kg in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild reduction. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Grape Imports

Imports into Kuwait

Grape imports into Kuwait surged to X tonnes in 2019, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Lebanon (X tonnes) constituted the largest grape supplier to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tonnes), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lebanon amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lebanon amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape consumption in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.5M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Kuwait?

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In value terms, Lebanon ($14M) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Kuwait, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($3.4M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 9.2% share.

What is the average import price for grapes in Kuwait?

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The average grape import price stood at $1,384 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year.