Baking mixes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported baking mixes worth $20.7 million (7.2 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 | $20.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 7.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports baking mixes from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (41%), United States (10%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.5M | 41% |
| United States | $2.0M | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| France | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $857K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $681K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $639K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $604K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $578K | 2.8% |
| India | $556K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking mixes exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $303 thousand of baking mixes in 2024 (295 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (34%), Qatar (26%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 34% |
| Qatar | $78K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 16% |
| Iraq | $32K | 11% |
| Egypt | $30K | 9.7% |
| France | $4K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported baking mixes worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of baking mixes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export baking mixes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. 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 1901 page.
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