Goat meat imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of goat meat by Kuwait reached $2.4 million in 2024 (303 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 153% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.4M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $936K | 139 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 369 t |
| 2019 | $839K | 118 t |
| 2018 | $512K | 116 t |
| 2017 | $482K | 107 t |
Where Kuwait imports goat meat from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.3M | 53% |
| Tanzania | $824K | 35% |
| Lebanon | $82K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 2.8% |
| Ethiopia | $21K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $19K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.8% |
| Mongolia | $10K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.81 per kg, 38% above the world average of $5.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 goat meat imports (HS 0204.50): 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 0204.50: Meat: of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of goat meat imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported goat meat worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 153% on 2023.
Which countries supply goat meat to Kuwait?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Tanzania (35%) and Lebanon (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $5.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of goat meat to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $482 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for goat meat?
The HS code for goat meat is subheading 0204.50. 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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