Fresh onions imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported fresh onions worth $55.9 million (104.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $55.9M | 104.1K t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 110.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 58.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 97.2K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 123.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 107.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 114.9K t |
| 2017 | $29.1M | 97.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh onions from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (28%), India (25%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh onions worth $55.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Kuwait?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by India (25%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.51 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 onions to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.1 million in 2017 to $55.9 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. 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.
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