Fresh eggplant imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.5 million of fresh eggplant in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.2 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 | $3.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 9.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh eggplant from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (43%), India (26%), Jordan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 43% |
| India | $907K | 26% |
| Jordan | $381K | 11% |
| Egypt | $290K | 8.2% |
| Oman | $143K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $119K | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $91K | 2.6% |
| Syria | $23K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $22K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait fresh eggplant imports (HS 0709.30): 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 0709.30: Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh eggplant imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh eggplant worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh eggplant to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (26%) and Jordan (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh eggplant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh eggplant to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh eggplant?
The HS code for fresh eggplant is subheading 0709.30. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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