Bakery products (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bakery products (other) by Kuwait reached $130.7 million in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 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 | $130.7M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $117.3M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $114.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $95.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $95.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $88.7M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $77.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $78.2M | 16.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports bakery products (other) from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (38%), United States (9%), Poland (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $49.2M | 38% |
| United States | $11.2M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $9.5M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $6.6M | 5% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| India | $3.0M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 41% above the world average of $3.56. 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.
Bakery products (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $15.4 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (37%), Jordan (20%), Qatar (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 37% |
| Jordan | $3.1M | 20% |
| Qatar | $2.4M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $1.4M | 8.9% |
| Iraq | $467K | 3% |
| Iran | $225K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $213K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $63K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported bakery products (other) worth $130.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($49.2 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.2 million in 2017 to $130.7 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $99.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export bakery products (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $115.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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