Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) worth $2.0 million (5 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.1 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 | $2.0M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 110 t |
Where Kuwait imports penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $371.31 per kg, 388% above the world average of $76.10. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) imports (HS 3003.10): 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 3003.10: Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $371.31 per kg in 2024, 388% above the world average of $76.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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