Kuwait: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Kuwait

After two years of decline, the Kuwaiti garlic market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Kuwait

In value terms, garlic production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of garlic in Kuwait fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of garlic in Kuwait totaled X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2023, overseas shipments of garlic were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2023, the amount of garlic imported into Kuwait dropped modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022 figures. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest garlic suppliers to Kuwait, together comprising X% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform