Live birds (other species) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.6 million of live birds (other species) in 2024 (104 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 129 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.8 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 | $4.6M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 52 t |
Where Kuwait imports live birds (other species) from
Most of the value came from Iran (30%), Pakistan (19%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.4M | 30% |
| Pakistan | $884K | 19% |
| Spain | $748K | 16% |
| Lebanon | $251K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $232K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $186K | 4% |
| Belgium | $186K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 2.1% |
| Suriname | $89K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.65 per kg, 588% above the world average of $6.49. 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.
Live birds (other species) exports from Kuwait
Exports of live birds (other species) by Kuwait reached $1.8 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. Most of it went to Bahrain (43%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Qatar (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $783K | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $614K | 34% |
| Qatar | $214K | 12% |
| Iraq | $54K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $33K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $29K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $25K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $9K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait live birds (other species) imports (HS 0106.39): 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 0106.39: Birds: live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae).
Common questions
What is the value of live birds (other species) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported live birds (other species) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 129 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply live birds (other species) to Kuwait?
Iran was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of live birds (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.65 per kg in 2024, 588% above the world average of $6.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live birds (other species) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2020 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export live birds (other species)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live birds (other species)?
The HS code for live birds (other species) is subheading 0106.39. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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