Papayas imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported papayas worth $2.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.0 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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 876 t |
Where Kuwait imports papayas from
India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 72% |
| Sri Lanka | $218K | 10% |
| Thailand | $120K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $107K | 5% |
| Brazil | $57K | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $47K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 108% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait papayas imports (HS 0807.20): 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 0807.20: Fruit, edible: papaws (papayas), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of papayas imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported papayas worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply papayas to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Sri Lanka (10%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of papayas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of papayas to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for papayas?
The HS code for papayas is subheading 0807.20. 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 0807 page.
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