Kuwait: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti lettuce and chicory market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Kuwait

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Kuwait fell to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory yield decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the lettuce and chicory harvested area in Kuwait reached X ha, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into Kuwait; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Kuwait, together comprising X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform