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Beans market in Kuwait

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled beans in Kuwait expanded from 3 911 t in 2018 to 5 004 t in 2019. In 2020, despite a sharp drop in domestic production due to harsh climatic conditions and water scarcity, the total market volume remained stable at 4 926 t as supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic prompted increased imports to maintain availability.

Market volume then contracted significantly, falling to 1 845 t in 2022 before recovering to 2 542 t in 2023. This recovery coincided with growing government emphasis on local agricultural output and food security measures, including initiatives to boost domestic production of vegetables and fruits.

By 2024, regulatory actions such as the requirement for cooperative societies to source 75% of their fruits and vegetables from local farmers, alongside rising consumer preference for fresh local produce, were reinforcing a shift toward domestic supply. Higher global shipping costs also affected imported bean prices, further incentivizing local production growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kuwait
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Kuwait

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Kuwait's bean production reached its highest level at 2,808 tonnes, marking a 40.5% increase. However, production declined significantly in 2020 to 1,239 tonnes, representing a 55.9% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	40.5%	(55.9%)	(16.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Kuwait

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Kuwait's bean exports dropped to 8 tonnes, a sharp decline of 90.8% compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait's bean exports were almost exclusively directed to Saudi Arabia, which accounted for 98.0% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, the value of Kuwait's bean exports fell to 4,000 US dollars, a decrease of 89.0% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.0%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia was the primary destination for Kuwait's bean exports in value terms, absorbing 97.0% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Kuwait

Imports in kind, t

Kuwait's bean imports continued to grow for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 3,687 tonnes, up 67.9% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,920 tonnes, which saw a 22.3% decline. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 49.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.3%)	14.4%	67.9%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Kuwait's bean imports in volume were Saudi Arabia (31.5%), Lebanon (22.1%), and Jordan (14.3%), together making up 67.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market for bean imports in Kuwait showed notable volatility during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2,699,000 US dollars, with a 1.9% decline. In 2020, imports surged to a total value, increasing by 72.1% compared to 2019. The fluctuation from 2018 to 2020 resulted in a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.9 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	7.7%	72.1%	22.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Kuwait's bean imports in value terms were Lebanon (24.0%), India (22.1%), and Saudi Arabia (11.8%), collectively accounting for 57.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io