Active yeast imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of active yeast by Kuwait reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports active yeast from
Turkey alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 46% above the world average of $2.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported active yeast worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (27%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of active yeast to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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