Fresh mackerel imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.8 million of fresh mackerel in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 113 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.2 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 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 88% |
| Oman | $527K | 11% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.2% |
| Yemen | $7K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.14.
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 mackerel imports (HS 0302.44): 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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh mackerel worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh mackerel to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Oman (11%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.14 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 mackerel to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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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