Mixed spices imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mixed spices by Kuwait reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 920 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 966 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 858 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 889 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 750 t |
Where Kuwait imports mixed spices from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $747K | 10% |
| Denmark | $351K | 4.8% |
| Bangladesh | $214K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $195K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 1.8% |
| United States | $105K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $78K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $77K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed spices exports from Kuwait
Exports of mixed spices by Kuwait reached $718 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $468K | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $79K | 11% |
| Qatar | $41K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 2.9% |
| United States | $16K | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Djibouti | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait mixed spices imports (HS 0910.91): 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 0910.91: Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed spices imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mixed spices worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed spices to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Pakistan (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mixed spices to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export mixed spices?
Yes. Kuwait exported $718 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed spices?
The HS code for mixed spices is subheading 0910.91. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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