Pistachios in shell imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.7 million of pistachios in shell in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 574 t |
Where Kuwait imports pistachios in shell from
United States alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.2M | 75% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $84K | 0.9% |
| Afghanistan | $35K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0.2% |
| Syria | $14K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 pistachios in shell imports (HS 0802.51): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0802.51: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of pistachios in shell imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pistachios in shell worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Iran (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $6.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pistachios in shell to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pistachios in shell?
The HS code for pistachios in shell is subheading 0802.51. 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 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.