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Lettuce and chicory 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 lettuce and chicory in Kuwait showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, with total volume peaking at 34 591 t in 2018 before declining to 28 321 t in 2019. A rebound to 32 263 t occurred in 2020, but this was followed by further contractions in 2021 and 2022, bringing the market down to 23 067 t.

The most significant shift came in 2023, when the market surged by over 30% to reach 30 727 t, recovering much of the losses from the previous two years. This fluctuation reflects changing dynamics in consumption and supply without a clear steady trend over the period.

Overall, the market ended the six-year span slightly lower than it started, with the 2023 volume remaining below the 2018 level, indicating ongoing adjustments in the Kuwaiti lettuce and chicory sector.

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 lettuce and chicory in Kuwait

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Kuwait produced 12 173 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, which was the lowest output during the 2017-2020 period. Production then rebounded in 2020, reaching 13 795 tonnes—a significant 13.3% increase from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 18 011 tonnes, marking a 36.6% surge from 2017. However, 2019 saw the sharpest decline of 32.4%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.6%	(32.4%)	13.3%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Kuwait

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Kuwait exported 17 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, a 46.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 55.5%, with an average annual decline of 23.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.9%)	n/a	n/a	(23.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait's lettuce and chicory exports in kind were directed primarily to three countries: Iraq accounted for 49.1% of exports, Qatar for 30.0%, and Saudi Arabia for 20.9%. Together, these destinations represented 100.0% of total export flows.

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 2020, Kuwait's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms amounted to 6 thousand US dollars, a 64.4% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 67.9%, with an average annual decline of 31.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.4%)	n/a	n/a	(31.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Qatar and Iraq were the main destinations for Kuwait's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 83.5% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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 lettuce and chicory to Kuwait

Imports in kind, t

After declining for two years, Kuwait's lettuce and chicory imports increased in 2020. Imports reached 18 485 tonnes, up 14.5% from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 148 tonnes, following an 6.3% decrease in 2018. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(2.7%)	14.5%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan was the leading source for Kuwait's lettuce and chicory imports in kind, accounting for 50.3% of the total. Lebanon followed with 15.6%, and Spain with 9.9%. Together, these three countries made up 75.8% of import flows.

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

In 2020, Kuwait imported lettuce and chicory worth 6 thousand US dollars, a 10.7% increase from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 25 585 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 26.8% rise from 2017. However, imports fell by 12.5% in 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.8%, with an average annual increase of 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.8%	(12.5%)	10.7%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the top source for Kuwait's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms, representing 27.8% of the total. Lebanon accounted for 20.0%, and Jordan for 19.5%. Combined, these three countries contributed 67.4% of import flows.

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