Dates imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dates by Kuwait reached $30.8 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 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 | $30.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 13.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports dates from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $25.8M | 84% |
| Jordan | $3.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $463K | 1.5% |
| Palestine | $368K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $292K | 1% |
| Namibia | $170K | 0.6% |
| Iran | $112K | 0.4% |
| United States | $77K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $67K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $257 thousand of dates in 2024 (132 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Kuwait dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dates worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by Jordan (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export dates?
Yes. Kuwait exported $257 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Jordan and Canada. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. 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 0804 page.
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