Double cream imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $24.9 million of double cream in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $24.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 6.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports double cream from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.5M | 50% |
| France | $4.3M | 17% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 9% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $890K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $408K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $286K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $268K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $205K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Double cream exports from Kuwait
Exports of double cream by Kuwait reached $17.4 million in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $16.8M | 97% |
| Saudi Arabia | $342K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $114K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 0.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait double cream imports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported double cream worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by France (17%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of double cream to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export double cream?
Yes. Kuwait exported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. 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 0401 page.
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