Fresh fish variety imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.5 million of fresh fish variety in 2024 (440 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $3.5M | 440 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 248 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $60K | 56 t |
| 2018 | $291K | 85 t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh fish variety from
Iran alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.0M | 58% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 31% |
| Bangladesh | $314K | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 1.8% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 563% above the world average of $1.20. 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 fresh fish variety imports (HS 0302.49): 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 0302.49: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish variety imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh fish variety worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish variety to Kuwait?
Iran was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and Bangladesh (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish variety per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 563% above the world average of $1.20 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 variety to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $291 thousand in 2018 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish variety?
The HS code for fresh fish variety is subheading 0302.49. 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 0302 page.
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