Dried fruit (other varieties) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.7 million of dried fruit (other varieties) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports dried fruit (other varieties) from
Most of the value came from Thailand (28%), India (24%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.0M | 28% |
| India | $863K | 24% |
| France | $484K | 13% |
| Turkey | $308K | 8.4% |
| United States | $231K | 6.3% |
| China | $167K | 4.6% |
| Iran | $76K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $74K | 2% |
| Latvia | $70K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried fruit (other varieties) exports from Kuwait
Exports of dried fruit (other varieties) by Kuwait reached $461 thousand in 2024 (264 tonnes). Iran alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $391K | 85% |
| Iraq | $24K | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $13K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 1.7% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait dried fruit (other varieties) imports (HS 0813.40): 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 0813.40: Fruit, edible: fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fruit (other varieties) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dried fruit (other varieties) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried fruit (other varieties) to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (24%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried fruit (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried fruit (other varieties) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export dried fruit (other varieties)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Iraq and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fruit (other varieties)?
The HS code for dried fruit (other varieties) is subheading 0813.40. 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 0813 page.
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