Leaf lettuce imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.4 million of leaf lettuce in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 997 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 900 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 771 t |
Where Kuwait imports leaf lettuce from
Spain alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.2M | 58% |
| United States | $1.2M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $473K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $395K | 7.3% |
| Oman | $77K | 1.4% |
| China | $21K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 47% above the world average of $1.71. 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 leaf lettuce imports (HS 0705.19): 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 0705.19: Vegetables: lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leaf lettuce imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leaf lettuce worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply leaf lettuce to Kuwait?
Spain was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of leaf lettuce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $1.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leaf lettuce to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leaf lettuce?
The HS code for leaf lettuce is subheading 0705.19. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
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