Frozen boneless sheep cuts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.9 million of frozen boneless sheep cuts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.9 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 | $7.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports frozen boneless sheep cuts from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6.5M | 83% |
| New Zealand | $519K | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $400K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $225K | 2.9% |
| Uruguay | $91K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $74K | 0.9% |
| United States | $17K | 0.2% |
| China | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.24, 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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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 0204.43: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen boneless sheep cuts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen boneless sheep cuts to Kuwait?
Australia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by New Zealand (7%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen boneless sheep cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen boneless sheep cuts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts?
The HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts is subheading 0204.43. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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