Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait
  4. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $1,136 per ton in 2022, waning by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce import price decreased by -34.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,734 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 ($3,798 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $1,666 per ton in 2022, dropping by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 154% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,225 per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +80.8% per year.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -74.4% to 3.3K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 548%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 18K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports contracted rapidly to $3.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 411%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $24M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Lebanon0.810.35.31.111.2%
Jordan1.03.83.31.00.0%
Spain0.42.12.50.720.5%
United States1.34.02.30.3-38.7%
Egypt0.10.40.60.226.0%
United Arab Emirates0.10.40.40.226.0%
Turkey0.10.30.20.10.0%
Saudi Arabia0.10.20.1N/A0.0%
Others0.92.61.50.4-23.7%
Total4.724.116.23.9-6.0%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Lebanon (944.6 tons)
  2. Jordan (808.7 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (555.2 tons)
  4. Spain (533.0 tons)
  5. Egypt (161.5 tons)
  6. United States (80.3 tons)
  7. Turkey (58.7 tons)
  8. Saudi Arabia (22.8 tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait

Fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports from Kuwait soared to 18 tons in 2022, increasing by 167% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports stood at $22K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates8.812.03.622.035.7%
QatarN/AN/A18.3N/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total8.812.021.922.035.7%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (17.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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