Alfalfa meal and pellets imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alfalfa meal and pellets by Kuwait reached $12.5 million in 2024 (28.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.5 million.
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 | $12.5M | 28.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 23.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports alfalfa meal and pellets from
Most of the value came from Iraq (32%), Spain (26%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $4.0M | 32% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 26% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $448K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $390K | 3.1% |
| United States | $244K | 2% |
| Lithuania | $214K | 1.7% |
| Sudan | $103K | 0.8% |
| France | $49K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait alfalfa meal and pellets imports (HS 1214.10): 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 1214.10: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of alfalfa meal and pellets imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 126 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply alfalfa meal and pellets to Kuwait?
Iraq was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Spain (26%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of alfalfa meal and pellets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alfalfa meal and pellets to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets?
The HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets is subheading 1214.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1214 page.
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