Margarine (solid) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.8 million of margarine (solid) in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 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 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports margarine (solid) from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 68% |
| Oman | $462K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $289K | 6% |
| Belgium | $247K | 5.1% |
| United States | $190K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $86K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $71K | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $62K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $49K | 1% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported margarine (solid) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Oman (10%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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