Milk protein products imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milk protein products by Kuwait reached $2.7 million in 2024 (848 tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.7M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 556 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $872K | 152 t |
| 2020 | $916K | 243 t |
| 2019 | $645K | 158 t |
| 2018 | $640K | 199 t |
| 2017 | $947K | 424 t |
Where Kuwait imports milk protein products from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (30%), Germany (12%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $812K | 30% |
| Germany | $333K | 13% |
| Thailand | $293K | 11% |
| Ireland | $270K | 10% |
| Australia | $202K | 7.6% |
| Finland | $181K | 6.8% |
| India | $89K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 3.2% |
| United States | $84K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.52. 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.
Milk protein products exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $583 thousand of milk protein products in 2024 (241 tonnes). Iraq alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $504K | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait milk protein products imports (HS 0404.90): 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 0404.90: Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04.
Common questions
What is the value of milk protein products imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported milk protein products worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk protein products to Kuwait?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by Germany (12%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk protein products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.52 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 protein products to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $947 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export milk protein products?
Yes. Kuwait exported $583 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk protein products?
The HS code for milk protein products is subheading 0404.90. 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 0404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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