Kiwifruit imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported kiwifruit worth $4.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.7 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 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports kiwifruit from
Most of the value came from Chile (42%), New Zealand (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.9M | 43% |
| New Zealand | $701K | 16% |
| Italy | $595K | 14% |
| Greece | $469K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $315K | 7.2% |
| China | $169K | 3.9% |
| Iran | $107K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $94K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $28K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 kiwifruit imports (HS 0810.50): 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 0810.50: Fruit, edible: kiwifruit, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of kiwifruit imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported kiwifruit worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply kiwifruit to Kuwait?
Chile was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by New Zealand (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of kiwifruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kiwifruit to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kiwifruit?
The HS code for kiwifruit is subheading 0810.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0810 page.
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