Packaged black tea imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported packaged black tea worth $60.6 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $60.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $45.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $61.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $54.5M | 6.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports packaged black tea from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $37.3M | 62% |
| Sri Lanka | $15.7M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $737K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $632K | 1% |
| Poland | $405K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $296K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $144K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.34 per kg, 33% above the world average of $7.76. 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.
Packaged black tea exports from Kuwait
Exports of packaged black tea by Kuwait reached $6.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Jordan alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $5.1M | 78% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 17% |
| Syria | $102K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $97K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 1.4% |
| Oman | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported packaged black tea worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Sri Lanka (26%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.34 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.5 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export packaged black tea?
Yes. Kuwait exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iran and Syria. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $54.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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