Kuwait's agricultural sector recorded 220,700 tons of vegetables, fruits, and leafy greens in the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 10 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Statistics. The production came from 79 crop types and was valued at 23.9 million dinars (US$78.15 million), compared with 22.4 million dinars (US$73.25 million) in 2024.
Cucumbers led output with 33,250 tons valued at 6.32 million dinars (US$20.65 million), a 41 per cent rise that represented more than one quarter of total production. Tomatoes followed with 58,104 tons worth 5.4 million dinars (US$17.66 million). Peppers, eggplants, and potatoes accounted for 11.5 per cent, 10.7 per cent, and 6.8 per cent of total volume, respectively.
Combined, these five products made up nearly 60 per cent of all output and 78 per cent of sector value. Other vegetables, such as lettuce, squash, okra, cauliflower, zucchini, beans, coriander, dry onions, corn, and cabbage, contributed smaller shares.
Despite the increase in quantities, production value declined in the middle of the year. The second quarter totaled 9.06 million dinars (US$29.61 million), followed by 4.9 million dinars (US$16.02 million) in the third quarter.
Analysts cited excess volumes of cucumbers and eggplants, which reduced market prices, along with high input costs for energy and fertilizers. The concentration of plantings around a few key crops also highlighted limited diversification, as many growers continued to select varieties that are easier to market.
According to the statistics, the sector is experiencing a dual trend: rising crop output and wider production diversity, but continued economic pressure on farm revenues due to volatility in pricing and rising operating costs.
Officials indicated that managing price fluctuations, improving cost efficiency, and encouraging more diversified planting will be important for the long-term development of Kuwait's fruit and vegetable production.
Source: The Times Kuwait
