Prepared beef imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $6.5 million of prepared beef in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 948 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 608 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 687 t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared beef from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 68% |
| Uruguay | $950K | 15% |
| Brazil | $482K | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $331K | 5.1% |
| Philippines | $154K | 2.4% |
| Oman | $38K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $25K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $22K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Prepared beef exports from Kuwait
Exports of prepared beef by Kuwait reached $1.1 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $850K | 76% |
| Bahrain | $137K | 12% |
| Brazil | $89K | 7.9% |
| Seychelles | $50K | 4.4% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared beef imports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared beef worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Uruguay (15%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared beef to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared beef?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Brazil. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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