Kuwait

In Kuwait, agriculture is concentrated in irrigated zones such as Wafra in the south, Al-Abdali in the north, and Al-Sulaibiya in the central region, where sandy soils, protected greenhouse systems, and the use of desalinated or brackish water enable limited potato cultivation. Potato varieties grown are primarily chosen for their heat tolerance and adaptability to short growing seasons, though specific variety names are rarely documented publicly, with most producers relying on imported seed potatoes suited to local agro-climatic conditions.

According to FAO data, Kuwait produced 18,105 tonnes of potatoes in 2023. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) serves as the country’s leading institution for agricultural research and innovation, supporting the development of sustainable practices in the face of climatic and resource constraints.

Potato cultivation in Kuwait is limited due to the country's arid climate, scarce water resources, and constrained agricultural land, making large-scale farming challenging. Commercial potato production remains small, with only a few farms—primarily two major producers—engaged in cultivation. Historically, potato farming in Kuwait began at a negligible scale in the early 1970s, recording just 0.006 kt in 1972, but gradually increased to a peak of approximately 66 kt in 2011. Despite limited domestic production, potato consumption is significant; in 2021, total fresh and processed potato consumption reached around 220 kt, translating to 51.8 kg per capita and ranking Kuwait 43rd globally in per-capita consumption.