Contact lenses imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $11.8 million of contact lenses in 2024 (86 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 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 | $11.8M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 99 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 290 t |
Where Kuwait imports contact lenses from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.9M | 51% |
| United States | $1.5M | 13% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9.6% |
| Singapore | $371K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $296K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 2% |
| Italy | $212K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $147K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $136.00 per kg, close to the world average of $141.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Contact lenses exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported contact lenses worth $776 thousand (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $611K | 79% |
| Egypt | $59K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $38K | 4.9% |
| Jordan | $7K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported contact lenses worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Kuwait?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Ireland (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $136.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $141.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of contact lenses to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export contact lenses?
Yes. Kuwait exported $776 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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