Fresh fish fillets (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh fish fillets (other) by Kuwait reached $2.2 million in 2024 (926 tonnes). Value rose 289% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.2M | 926 t |
| 2023 | $564K | 48 t |
| 2022 | $514K | 35 t |
| 2021 | $300K | 25 t |
| 2020 | $352K | 17 t |
| 2019 | $283K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $357K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $405K | 52 t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh fish fillets (other) from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 90% |
| United Arab Emirates | $173K | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Myanmar | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 81% below the world average of $12.56, 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 fresh fish fillets (other) imports (HS 0304.49): 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 0304.49: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish fillets (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh fish fillets (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 926 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 289% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish fillets (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh fish fillets (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $405 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $621 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for fresh fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.49. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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