Milk fat imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported milk fat worth $16.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.2 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 | $16.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports milk fat from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $9.0M | 55% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| India | $856K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $700K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $636K | 3.9% |
| France | $471K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $389K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $91K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.83 per kg, 86% above the world average of $6.89. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported milk fat worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Kuwait?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.83 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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