Plums and sloes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plums and sloes worth $3.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.6 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 | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 8.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports plums and sloes from
Most of the value came from Egypt (25%), South Africa (18%), Syria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $738K | 25% |
| South Africa | $529K | 18% |
| Syria | $353K | 12% |
| Turkey | $340K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $284K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $218K | 7.3% |
| Australia | $156K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $77K | 2.6% |
| Iran | $75K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $48K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
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 plums and sloes imports (HS 0809.40): 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 0809.40: Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of plums and sloes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plums and sloes worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply plums and sloes to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($738 thousand), followed by South Africa (18%) and Syria (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of plums and sloes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plums and sloes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plums and sloes?
The HS code for plums and sloes is subheading 0809.40. 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 0809 page.
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