Pet food imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pet food by Kuwait reached $25.0 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.8 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 | $25.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 4.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports pet food from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (23%), Italy (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 14% |
| United States | $3.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 4% |
| Spain | $992K | 4% |
| China | $946K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
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 pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pet food worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Italy (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pet food to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2022 at $40.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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