Coconut (fresh or dried) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.3 million of coconut (fresh or dried) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports coconut (fresh or dried) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 61% |
| Sri Lanka | $556K | 17% |
| Thailand | $336K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $234K | 7.1% |
| Tanzania | $117K | 3.6% |
| United States | $30K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $15K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 136% above the world average of $0.47. 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 coconut (fresh or dried) imports (HS 0801.19): 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 0801.19: Nuts, edible: coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp).
Common questions
What is the value of coconut (fresh or dried) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported coconut (fresh or dried) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply coconut (fresh or dried) to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Sri Lanka (17%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of coconut (fresh or dried) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coconut (fresh or dried) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut (fresh or dried)?
The HS code for coconut (fresh or dried) is subheading 0801.19. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
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