Dairy spread imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $25.5 million of dairy spread in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $25.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 913 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 322 t |
Where Kuwait imports dairy spread from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $17.3M | 68% |
| India | $2.6M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $338K | 1.3% |
| France | $283K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $112K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $108K | 0.4% |
| Syria | $103K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.12.
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 dairy spread imports (HS 0405.20): 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 0405.20: Dairy produce: dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy spread imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dairy spread worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 183 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy spread to Kuwait?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by India (10%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy spread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.17 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dairy spread to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $26.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy spread?
The HS code for dairy spread is subheading 0405.20. 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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