Fresh lamb carcasses imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh lamb carcasses by Kuwait reached $97.0 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 131 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $97.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $95.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $60.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh lamb carcasses from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $61.9M | 64% |
| South Africa | $15.8M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 8.9% |
| Kenya | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 2% |
| Pakistan | $521K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $376K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $128K | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $99K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 20% above the world average of $8.19. 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 lamb carcasses imports (HS 0204.10): 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 0204.10: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lamb carcasses imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh lamb carcasses worth $97.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 131 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh lamb carcasses to Kuwait?
Australia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($61.9 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $8.19 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 lamb carcasses to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $97.0 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lamb carcasses?
The HS code for fresh lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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