Beef carcasses imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported beef carcasses worth $67.3 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $107.1 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 | $67.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $73.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $101.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $107.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $98.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $72.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $62.1M | 11.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports beef carcasses from
Pakistan alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $63.2M | 94% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $458K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $140K | 0.2% |
| Russia | $139K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $98K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $39K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.27 per kg, 35% above the world average of $5.39. 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 beef carcasses imports (HS 0201.10): 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 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported beef carcasses worth $67.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef carcasses to Kuwait?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($63.2 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.27 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $5.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of beef carcasses to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.1 million in 2017 to $67.3 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $107.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
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