Butter imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported butter worth $38.1 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 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 | $38.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 4.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports butter from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (22%), Saudi Arabia (21%), New Zealand (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $8.2M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.1M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $7.0M | 18% |
| France | $4.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $691K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter exports from Kuwait
Exports of butter by Kuwait reached $1.6 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Iraq alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $910K | 57% |
| Jordan | $264K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $113K | 7.1% |
| Lebanon | $34K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported butter worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Kuwait?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and New Zealand (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export butter?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $36.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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