Peppercorns imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.7 million of peppercorns in 2024 (923 tonnes). That is 29% 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 | $4.7M | 923 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 662 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 772 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 799 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 585 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 802 t |
Where Kuwait imports peppercorns from
Vietnam alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $991K | 21% |
| Mexico | $138K | 2.9% |
| India | $97K | 2.1% |
| United States | $58K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $55K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $25K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, close to the world average of $5.34.
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 peppercorns imports (HS 0904.11): 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 0904.11: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of peppercorns imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported peppercorns worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 923 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply peppercorns to Kuwait?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of peppercorns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $5.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of peppercorns to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for peppercorns?
The HS code for peppercorns is subheading 0904.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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