Chocolate consumption in Kuwait down by 41%

Published 2022년 3월 15일

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In 2021, Kuwait saw a significant decrease in chocolate consumption by 41%, dropping from an average of 3 kilograms per person annually, due to the health authorities' precautionary measures imposed during the pandemic. These measures led to the closure of many activities and events, which were major outlets for chocolate consumption. As a result, Kuwait's total chocolate imports in the last nine months of 2021 were 23.5 million dinars, a decrease from 40 million dinars in the same period of 2020. It is anticipated that chocolate consumption will return to normal as social activities begin to resume and restrictions are lifted.

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KUWAIT CITY, March 14: Chocolate consumption in Kuwait decreased by 41% in 2021 after being at the forefront of consumption of this commodity region which was 3 kilograms on average per person annually, reports Al-Qabas daily. This was due to the precautionary measures imposed by the health authorities during 2021 following the closure of many activities and events such as weddings, receptions and various others that were a big outlet for chocolate consumption. Official figures showed Kuwait’s total imports of chocolate during the last nine months of 2021 was 23.5 million dinars, compared to imports worth 40 million dinars in the corresponding period of 2020. It is expected that the ...

Source: Arabtimesonline