Fresh peppers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $18.4 million of fresh peppers in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.6 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 | $18.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 19.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh peppers from
Most of the value came from India (44%), Jordan (27%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.1M | 44% |
| Jordan | $4.9M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $969K | 5.3% |
| Oman | $713K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $591K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $447K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $443K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $172K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $132K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait fresh peppers imports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh peppers worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh peppers to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Jordan (27%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.86 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 peppers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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