foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network scheduled public distribution date 12 08 1999 ku9005 kuwait retail food sector prepared by ato ronald verdonk us consulate general drafted hovaguim kizirian highlights s sales are estimated at 1 2 billion in 1998 of which an 90 percent imported products forty three consumer cooperative societies account for about 70 all the country two major privately owned firms and a variety grocery stores wholesale market convenience specialized balance continuously upgrading expanding their outlets is expected to grow 6 7 annually next 3 years includes psd changes no trade matrix annual dubai tc1 ku table contents page 13 unclassified usda i summary profile advantages challenges exporters 5 ii
