Grated cheese imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $28.4 million of grated cheese in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. 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 | $28.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports grated cheese from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.6M | 55% |
| United States | $3.6M | 13% |
| New Zealand | $2.6M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $454K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $390K | 1.4% |
| France | $379K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $370K | 1.3% |
| Iran | $362K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.62 per kg, close to the world average of $6.39.
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 grated cheese imports (HS 0406.20): 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 0406.20: Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of grated cheese imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported grated cheese worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply grated cheese to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by the United States (13%) and New Zealand (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of grated cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.62 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grated cheese to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grated cheese?
The HS code for grated cheese is subheading 0406.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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