Frozen carp imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported frozen carp worth $2.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 89 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $635K | 316 t |
| 2020 | $842K | 664 t |
| 2019 | $670K | 300 t |
| 2018 | $590K | 265 t |
| 2017 | $740K | 355 t |
Where Kuwait imports frozen carp from
Myanmar alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $1.9M | 89% |
| Thailand | $209K | 9.8% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait frozen carp imports (HS 0303.25): 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 0303.25: Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported frozen carp worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 89 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp to Kuwait?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen carp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen carp to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $740 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp?
The HS code for frozen carp is subheading 0303.25. 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 0303 page.
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