Kuwait: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti root and tuber market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Kuwait

In value terms, root and tuber production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Kuwait shrank modestly to X tons per ha, falling by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Kuwait; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Kuwait.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Kuwait worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%).

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Kuwait declined to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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