Frozen cooked shrimp imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by Kuwait reached $43.9 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $46.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports frozen cooked shrimp from
India alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.3M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $5.5M | 13% |
| Iran | $3.2M | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $755K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $270K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $183K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $111K | 0.3% |
| Argentina | $97K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $93K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, close to the world average of $6.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked shrimp exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $290 thousand of frozen cooked shrimp in 2024 (45 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait frozen cooked shrimp imports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked shrimp imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $43.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Pakistan (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked shrimp to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.8 million in 2017 to $43.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $51.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. Kuwait exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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 0306 page.
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