Fresh flatfish (other species) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $44.6 million of fresh flatfish (other species) in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 118 countries for imports of this product. That is 111% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $89.9 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 | $44.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $66.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $59.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $89.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $80.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $73.0M | 7.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh flatfish (other species) from
Pakistan alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, 44% above the world average of $5.44. 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 flatfish (other species) imports (HS 0302.29): 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, 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 flatfish (other species) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $44.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh flatfish (other species) to Kuwait?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh flatfish (other species) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.0 million in 2017 to $44.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $89.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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