Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $25.4 million of insulin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (65 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $52.4 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 | $25.4M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $52.4M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $38.2M | 117 t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 77 t |
Where Kuwait imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.8M | 90% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 10% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $389.94 per kg, 57% above the world average of $247.95. 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Ireland (10%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $389.94 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $247.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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