Bulk pet food imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $36.1 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (31.6 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $36.1M | 31.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 21.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports bulk pet food from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (19%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Belgium (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $6.9M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk pet food exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.6 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $818K | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $516K | 32% |
| Pakistan | $108K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $44K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported bulk pet food worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Kuwait?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk pet food to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $34.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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