Ground chili powder imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.6 million of ground chili powder in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports ground chili powder from
India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 64% |
| China | $573K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $456K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $209K | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 2.5% |
| United States | $81K | 1.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $41K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $39K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground chili powder exports from Kuwait
Exports of ground chili powder by Kuwait reached $1.5 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $797K | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217K | 14% |
| Jordan | $205K | 14% |
| Qatar | $96K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $81K | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $69K | 4.5% |
| Oman | $42K | 2.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait ground chili powder imports (HS 0904.22): 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 0904.22: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground chili powder imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported ground chili powder worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground chili powder to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground chili powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground chili powder to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export ground chili powder?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground chili powder?
The HS code for ground chili powder is subheading 0904.22. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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