Infant formula imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $64.0 million of infant formula in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $102.6 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 | $64.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $70.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $102.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $72.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $62.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $54.7M | 4.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports infant formula from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (21%), Ireland (21%), Singapore (15%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+719% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.4M | 21% |
| Ireland | $13.3M | 21% |
| Singapore | $9.4M | 15% |
| Iran | $6.1M | 9.5% |
| Switzerland | $5.7M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 5.7% |
| Estonia | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.39 per kg, 33% above the world average of $8.59. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported infant formula worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Kuwait?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Ireland (21%) and Singapore (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 719% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.39 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.7 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $102.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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