Kuwait - Roots And Tubers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Root and Tuber Price in Kuwait - 2021

Contents:

  1. Root and Tuber Price in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
  2. Root and Tuber Price in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
  3. Root and Tuber Imports in Kuwait
  4. Root and Tuber Exports in Kuwait

Root and Tuber Price in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $403 per ton, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $416 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($661 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($98 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root and Tuber Price in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average root and tuber export price stood at $414 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $427 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($1,075 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($181 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 Qatar (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root and Tuber Imports in Kuwait

In 2022, imports of roots and tubers into Kuwait amounted to 96K tons, increasing by 7.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded slightly to $39M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $41M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Root and Tuber in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Egypt4.89.87.19.525.6%
Lebanon7.07.74.65.7-6.6%
Syrian Arab Republic3.84.14.64.45.0%
United Arab Emirates0.71.11.53.062.4%
India2.42.93.22.2-2.9%
United States1.41.82.82.216.3%
Germany2.72.31.71.6-16.0%
Iran2.40.80.91.3-18.5%
YemenN/A0.40.70.732.3%
Pakistan3.62.12.80.6-45.0%
Saudi Arabia0.80.60.50.4-20.6%
Others7.87.86.66.9-4.0%
Total37.241.437.238.61.2%

Top Suppliers of Root and Tuber to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Egypt (18.4K tons)
  2. Lebanon (15.5K tons)
  3. Syrian Arab Republic (12.7K tons)
  4. India (7.3K tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (6.7K tons)
  6. Germany (5.4K tons)
  7. Iran (4.0K tons)
  8. Saudi Arabia (3.9K tons)
  9. United States (3.7K tons)
  10. Pakistan (2.4K tons)
  11. Yemen (1.5K tons)

Root and Tuber Exports in Kuwait

In 2022, exports of roots and tubers from Kuwait shrank to 142 tons, with a decrease of -8.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped to $59K in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year.

Export of Root and Tuber in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Iraq45543.157.550.9-51.8%
Qatar33.74.05.55.1-46.7%
Oman20.01.62.01.7-56.0%
Saudi Arabia7.30.60.80.6-56.5%
Iran5.30.30.30.2-66.5%
Others5.10.40.70.4-57.2%
Total52750.166.759.0-51.8%

Top Export Markets for Root and Tuber from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Iraq (121.1 tons)
  2. Oman (9.6 tons)
  3. Qatar (4.8 tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (3.1 tons)
  5. Iran (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes
  • FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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