Live bovines (other species) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported live bovines (other species) worth $5.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $935K | 275 t |
| 2021 | $314K | 173 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 690 t |
| 2019 | $258K | 87 t |
| 2018 | $135K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports live bovines (other species) from
Somalia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Somalia grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $3.0M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 28% |
| Denmark | $880K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.45, 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 live bovines (other species) imports (HS 0102.90): 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 0102.90: Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo.
Common questions
What is the value of live bovines (other species) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported live bovines (other species) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply live bovines (other species) to Kuwait?
Somalia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Denmark (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of live bovines (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live bovines (other species) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live bovines (other species)?
The HS code for live bovines (other species) is subheading 0102.90. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
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