Fixed oils (other species) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fixed oils (other species) by Kuwait reached $8.6 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 560% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $8.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 488 t |
| 2021 | $859K | 215 t |
| 2020 | $805K | 155 t |
| 2019 | $705K | 227 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 734 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 623 t |
Where Kuwait imports fixed oils (other species) from
Malaysia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $4.6M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 18% |
| United States | $256K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $87K | 1% |
| Spain | $64K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $60K | 0.7% |
| India | $46K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $35K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait fixed oils (other species) imports (HS 1515.90): 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 1515.90: Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fixed oils (other species) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fixed oils (other species) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 560% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed oils (other species) to Kuwait?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed oils (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fixed oils (other species) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed oils (other species)?
The HS code for fixed oils (other species) is subheading 1515.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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