Filled chocolate bars imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filled chocolate bars by Kuwait reached $39.1 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.6 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 | $39.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $42.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 3.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports filled chocolate bars from
Most of the value came from Egypt (19%), Netherlands (15%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.3M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 15% |
| China | $4.0M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported filled chocolate bars worth $976 thousand (528 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $918K | 94% |
| Qatar | $36K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $5K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported filled chocolate bars worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $49.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Kuwait exported $976 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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