Live goats imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.4 million of live goats in 2024 (273 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 98 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 99% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $163.2 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 | $2.4M | 273 t |
| 2023 | $163.2M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 667 t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $198K | 236 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 921 t |
Where Kuwait imports live goats from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (35%), Syria (35%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $859K | 36% |
| Syria | $854K | 35% |
| United States | $266K | 11% |
| Turkey | $167K | 6.9% |
| Cyprus | $116K | 4.8% |
| Somalia | $74K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $46K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, 158% above the world average of $3.44. 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.
Live goats exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported live goats worth $416 thousand (80 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (35%), Jordan (30%), Qatar (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 35% |
| Jordan | $125K | 30% |
| Qatar | $89K | 21% |
| Iraq | $47K | 11% |
| Thailand | $9K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait live goats imports (HS 0104.20): 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 0104.20: Goats: live.
Common questions
What is the value of live goats imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported live goats worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 273 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply live goats to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($859 thousand), followed by Syria (35%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of live goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live goats to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $163.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export live goats?
Yes. Kuwait exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live goats?
The HS code for live goats is subheading 0104.20. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
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