Kuwait - Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Beef Price in Kuwait - 2021

Contents:

  1. Beef Price in Kuwait (CIF) - 2021
  2. Beef Price in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
  3. Beef Imports in Kuwait
  4. Beef Exports in Kuwait

Beef Price in Kuwait (CIF) - 2021

In December 2021, the average beef import price amounted to $6,521 per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $6,763 per ton in June 2021; however, from July 2021 to December 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($12,079 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($3,230 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Price in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average beef export price amounted to $4,799 per ton, declining by -7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, beef export price increased by +80.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 70%. The export price peaked at $5,159 per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($14,642 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($3,126 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports in Kuwait

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of beef (cattle meat) decreased by -1.1% to 35K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 9.4%.

In value terms, beef imports contracted to $172M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $188M, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Beef in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa16.824.725.324.112.8%
Pakistan18.417.624.822.87.4%
Paraguay16.023.224.122.011.2%
United States13.911.922.119.912.7%
India21.918.521.216.0-9.9%
China17.312.114.515.1-4.4%
Brazil1.22.06.014.0126.8%
Australia23.320.921.611.2-21.7%
Sudan1.03.07.06.485.7%
Saudi Arabia12.15.42.74.8-26.5%
Others17.617.018.915.9-3.3%
Total1591561881722.7%

Top Suppliers of Beef to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. India (5.8K tons)
  2. Pakistan (5.0K tons)
  3. China (4.9K tons)
  4. Paraguay (4.6K tons)
  5. South Africa (3.2K tons)
  6. Brazil (2.9K tons)
  7. United States (2.4K tons)
  8. Saudi Arabia (1.2K tons)
  9. Australia (1.2K tons)
  10. Sudan (1.2K tons)

Beef Exports in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of beef (cattle meat), when their volume increased by 28% to 469 tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn.

In value terms, beef exports surged to $2.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage.

Export of Beef in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates8141,1391,1811,32517.6%
Bahrain748122204332-23.7%
Qatar2405282542663.5%
Jordan55213597.1130-38.2%
India54512764.077.8-47.7%
Saudi Arabia36370.940.545.5-50.0%
Iraq1574129.814.2-55.1%
Yemen507N/AN/AN/A0%
Others21471.542.357.0-35.7%
Total4,1402,6061,8922,249-18.4%

Top Export Markets for Beef from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (259.4 tons)
  2. Bahrain (59.0 tons)
  3. Qatar (50.7 tons)
  4. Jordan (40.1 tons)
  5. India (24.2 tons)
  6. Iraq (4.5 tons)
  7. Saudi Arabia (3.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beef market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle

Country coverage:

  • Kuwait

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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