Kuwait: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti chili and pepper market fell to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Kuwait

In value terms, chili and pepper production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Kuwait shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Kuwait dropped to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, chili and pepper harvested area increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2023, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported from Kuwait; waning by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Qatar totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%).

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Kuwait

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green) increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports contracted modestly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Kuwait were India ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Jordan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, 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 2023, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, 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 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform