Oranges imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported oranges worth $30.5 million (30.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $48.1 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 | $30.5M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 29.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 72.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 54.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 77.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.1M | 70.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.9M | 68.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports oranges from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (50%), South Africa (35%), Spain (5%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $15.1M | 50% |
| South Africa | $10.6M | 35% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Syria | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $608K | 2% |
| Australia | $369K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $362K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $133K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $81K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $65K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oranges exports from Kuwait
Exports of oranges by Kuwait reached $1.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $958K | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait oranges imports (HS 0805.10): 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 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported oranges worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply oranges to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of oranges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oranges to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.9 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export oranges?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.0 million 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 $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. 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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