Hard aged cheese imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hard aged cheese by Kuwait reached $75.9 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 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 | $75.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $85.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $67.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $73.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $70.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $69.7M | 14.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports hard aged cheese from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (22%), Cyprus (15%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.9M | 22% |
| Cyprus | $11.6M | 15% |
| France | $6.9M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $5.8M | 7.6% |
| United States | $4.5M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 5.4% |
| Hungary | $3.9M | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.1 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (459 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (42%), Iraq (22%), Saudi Arabia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $482K | 42% |
| Iraq | $257K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $246K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $47K | 4.1% |
| Bahrain | $25K | 2.2% |
| Iran | $11K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported hard aged cheese worth $75.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Cyprus (15%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.7 million in 2017 to $75.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $85.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $74.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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