Plantains imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plantains worth $3.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, 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 | $3.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $603K | 729 t |
| 2018 | $345K | 546 t |
| 2017 | $502K | 675 t |
Where Kuwait imports plantains from
Most of the value came from Ecuador (33%), India (24%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $983K | 33% |
| India | $724K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $529K | 18% |
| Philippines | $367K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $144K | 4.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $75K | 2.5% |
| Costa Rica | $74K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $54K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $18K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.72. 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 plantains imports (HS 0803.10): 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 0803.10: Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of plantains imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plantains worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply plantains to Kuwait?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($983 thousand), followed by India (24%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of plantains per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plantains to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $502 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 498%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plantains?
The HS code for plantains is subheading 0803.10. 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 0803 page.
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