Green coffee beans imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported green coffee beans worth $50.3 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $50.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 6.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports green coffee beans from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $31.4M | 63% |
| Ethiopia | $7.1M | 14% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Yemen | $372K | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | $322K | 0.6% |
| China | $312K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Green coffee beans exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $766 thousand of green coffee beans in 2024 (89 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $498K | 65% |
| Qatar | $133K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 9.4% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 3.9% |
| Palestine | $16K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $8K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.4% |
| Yemen | $1K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait green coffee beans imports (HS 0901.11): 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 0901.11: Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of green coffee beans imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported green coffee beans worth $50.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply green coffee beans to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by Ethiopia (14%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of green coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of green coffee beans to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $50.3 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export green coffee beans?
Yes. Kuwait exported $766 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
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