Mandarins imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $16.0 million of mandarins in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 19.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports mandarins from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), Egypt (22%), Saudi Arabia (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 30% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 10% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $411K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $271K | 1.7% |
| Syria | $100K | 0.6% |
| Yemen | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mandarins exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported mandarins worth $1.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $959K | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $490K | 34% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait mandarins imports (HS 0805.21): 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 0805.21: Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of mandarins imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mandarins worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply mandarins to Kuwait?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of mandarins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mandarins to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export mandarins?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mandarins?
The HS code for mandarins is subheading 0805.21. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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