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Olives 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 olives in Kuwait contracted significantly between 2018 and 2022, with total volume falling from 1 001 t to 625 t. This decline coincided with a steep drop in import volumes, which fell from 288 t to under 40 t, while domestic production also decreased from 784 t to 594 t over the same period.

A partial recovery emerged in 2023 as the market volume rebounded to 725 t. This increase was primarily due to a 19% rise in domestic production to 709 t, while imports remained low at 16 t. The overall period from 2018 to 2023 was characterized by a substantial market reduction followed by a modest upturn.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 olives in Kuwait

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of olives, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of olives, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Production volumes varied dramatically, with a 11.9-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low point in 2017. In 2020, Kuwait produced 740.0 t of olives, representing a modest 8.5% contraction compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 809.0 t, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2018 with growth reaching 1 053.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 053.4%	3.1%	(8.5%)	121.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports olives from Kuwait

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Kuwait's olive exports amounted to just 0.1 t, marking a sharp 35.3% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -90.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.3%)	n/a	n/a	(90.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait's olive exports in volume terms were overwhelmingly concentrated in a single market. Iran dominated this period, accounting for 92.4% 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

Kuwait exported olives worth 0.4 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 51.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values declined by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -91.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.8%)	n/a	n/a	(91.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Kuwait's olive exports in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in one market. Iran accounted for 96.4% of total export value during this period.

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 olives to Kuwait

Imports in kind, t

Kuwait's olive imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 69.6 t, representing a 45.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes decreased by 78%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -39.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(55.9%)	(45.3%)	(39.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three countries dominated Kuwait's olive imports in volume terms. Egypt led with 65.3% of imports, followed by Lebanon at 11.2% and Jordan at 8.7%. Together, these three markets accounted for 85.2% of total 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

Kuwait's olive imports declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports registered 108.9 thousand US dollars, representing a steep 59.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 80%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -41.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.1%)	(37.0%)	(59.8%)	(41.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, three suppliers dominated Kuwait's olive imports in value terms. Egypt accounted for 52.7% of import value, Lebanon for 18.8%, and Saudi Arabia for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 81.2% of total import value.

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