Flour preparations (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported flour preparations (other) worth $15.2 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.3 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 | $15.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 4.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (22%), Italy (17%), Singapore (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 17% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| Malta | $908K | 6% |
| Denmark | $768K | 5% |
| India | $687K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $638K | 4.2% |
| United States | $615K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $574K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.10 per kg, 61% above the world average of $2.54. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported flour preparations (other) worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Kuwait?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.10 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. 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 1901 page.
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