Corn starch imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.3 million of corn starch in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.3 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 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 5.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports corn starch from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $505K | 22% |
| India | $192K | 8.2% |
| Malta | $129K | 5.5% |
| United States | $90K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $75K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 2% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.59. 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 corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported corn starch worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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