Lemon essential oil imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported lemon essential oil worth $3.3 million (58 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 220% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 115% 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 | $3.3M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $242K | 9 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $71K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $47K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 1 t |
Where Kuwait imports lemon essential oil from
Switzerland alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 79% |
| France | $380K | 12% |
| Spain | $266K | 8.2% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.77 per kg, 83% above the world average of $30.44. 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 lemon essential oil imports (HS 3301.13): 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 3301.13: Oils, essential: of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of lemon essential oil imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lemon essential oil worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 220% on 2023.
Which countries supply lemon essential oil to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (12%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 984% on the year.
What is the average import price of lemon essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.77 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $30.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lemon essential oil to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lemon essential oil?
The HS code for lemon essential oil is subheading 3301.13. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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