Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $16.2 million (126 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 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 | $16.2M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 100 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 209 t |
Where Kuwait imports alkaloid medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), Sweden (16%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.9M | 18% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 16% |
| France | $2.6M | 16% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Greece | $720K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $674K | 4.2% |
| United States | $632K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $582K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $128.81 per kg, 42% above the world average of $90.44. 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 alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.49): 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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Sweden (16%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $128.81 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $90.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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