Dried pasta imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried pasta by Kuwait reached $26.1 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 8.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports dried pasta from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.3M | 74% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 9.6% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $428K | 1.6% |
| France | $338K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $268K | 1% |
| Nepal | $260K | 1% |
| United States | $242K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $224K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $178K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 108% above the world average of $1.31. 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.
Dried pasta exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $13.0 million of dried pasta in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.1M | 85% |
| United Arab Emirates | $644K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $495K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $474K | 3.7% |
| Oman | $83K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $74K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $68K | 0.5% |
| Djibouti | $32K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait dried pasta imports (HS 1902.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dried pasta worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Oman (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Nepal grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried pasta to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $27.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export dried pasta?
Yes. Kuwait exported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Kuwait
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.