Food flavoring compound imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $22.5 million of food flavoring compound in 2024 (520 tonnes). Value rose 157% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.4 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 | $22.5M | 520 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 324 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 258 t |
Where Kuwait imports food flavoring compound from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $19.0M | 85% |
| Turkey | $810K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $619K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $343K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $266K | 1.2% |
| Malta | $193K | 0.9% |
| France | $173K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $163K | 0.7% |
| United States | $136K | 0.6% |
| India | $115K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.21 per kg, 97% above the world average of $21.88. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait food flavoring compound imports (HS 3302.10): 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported food flavoring compound worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 520 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply food flavoring compound to Kuwait?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.21 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $21.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food flavoring compound to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. The peak was 2021 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
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