Other medicaments (bulk) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.0 million of other medicaments (bulk) in 2024 (490 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 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 | $7.0M | 490 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 278 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 529 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 214 t |
Where Kuwait imports other medicaments (bulk) from
One supplier dominates: Jordan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.8M | 54% |
| China | $1.3M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $935K | 13% |
| India | $592K | 8.4% |
| France | $86K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $71K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 1% |
| United States | $39K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.33 per kg, 80% below the world average of $71.07, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other medicaments (bulk) exports from Kuwait
Exports of other medicaments (bulk) by Kuwait reached $2.1 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (50%), United Arab Emirates (38%), Bahrain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+945% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $820K | 38% |
| Bahrain | $203K | 9.5% |
| Qatar | $49K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait other medicaments (bulk) imports (HS 3003.90): 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 3003.90: Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of other medicaments (bulk) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported other medicaments (bulk) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 490 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply other medicaments (bulk) to Kuwait?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of other medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $71.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other medicaments (bulk) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export other medicaments (bulk)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for other medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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