Kuwait: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Kuwait

After two years of decline, the Kuwaiti vegetable and melon market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Kuwait

In value terms, vegetable and melon production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Kuwait contracted slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable and melon yield remained 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 vegetable and melon harvested area in Kuwait reached X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported from Kuwait; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, China, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Jordan ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, China, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Pakistan, Lebanon, the United States, Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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