Sweet potatoes production in Kuwait
In 2024 Kuwait produced 32 t of sweet potatoes, the 110th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 62 t in 2017. Area harvested: 4 ha, yield 8.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 32 t
- World rank
- 110 of 111
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 62 t
- 2017
Sweet potatoes in Kuwait, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Kuwait compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.0
- world 12.6 (−37%)
- kg per person
- 0.01
- world 11.1
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of sweet potatoes
Share of the world total; Kuwait is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | −5.9% | 4 | 8.00 |
| 2023 | 34 | +6.3% | 5 | 6.80 |
| 2022 | 32 | +6.7% | 4 | 8.00 |
| 2021 | 30 | −21% | 4 | 7.50 |
| 2020 | 38 | +31% | 5 | 7.60 |
| 2019 | 29 | +21% | 4 | 7.25 |
| 2018 | 24 | −61% | 3 | 8.00 |
| 2017 | 62 | — | 9 | 6.89 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,963 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 41 of 143
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of sweet potatoes in Kuwait?
Kuwait produced 32 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kuwait rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?
Kuwait ranked 110th of 111 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 56.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of sweet potatoes in Kuwait?
8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (32 t from 4 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.
Does Kuwait export or import sweet potatoes?
In 2024 Kuwait reported no exports and imports of 1,963 t (USD 1.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Kuwait is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.