Fresh garlic imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $20.3 million of fresh garlic in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $20.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 9.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh garlic from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.0M | 94% |
| Saudi Arabia | $557K | 2.8% |
| India | $143K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $132K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $91K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $70K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $63K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $28K | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh garlic exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported fresh garlic worth $262 thousand (135 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $259K | 99% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait fresh garlic imports (HS 0703.20): 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 0703.20: Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh garlic imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh garlic worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh garlic to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.49 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 garlic to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export fresh garlic?
Yes. Kuwait exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Canada and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
The HS code for fresh garlic is subheading 0703.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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