Guar and locust bean gum imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported guar and locust bean gum worth $2.1 million (332 tonnes). Value rose 80% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 million.
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 | $2.1M | 332 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 168 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 562 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 220 t |
| 2019 | $713K | 63 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 533 t |
Where Kuwait imports guar and locust bean gum from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 81% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 6% |
| India | $108K | 5.2% |
| China | $75K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $61K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.8% |
| France | $12K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 106% above the world average of $3.02. 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 guar and locust bean gum imports (HS 1302.32): 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 1302.32: Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of guar and locust bean gum imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported guar and locust bean gum worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 332 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $3.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of guar and locust bean gum to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for guar and locust bean gum?
The HS code for guar and locust bean gum is subheading 1302.32. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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