Prepared chicken meat imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported prepared chicken meat worth $109.5 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $109.5M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $89.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $68.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared chicken meat from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $70.7M | 65% |
| Brazil | $12.6M | 12% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $6.0M | 5.5% |
| France | $969K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $869K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $810K | 0.7% |
| United States | $760K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $551K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared chicken meat exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported prepared chicken meat worth $17.6 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (43%), United Arab Emirates (38%), Oman (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 38% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $925K | 5.2% |
| Qatar | $641K | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $269K | 1.5% |
| Yemen | $236K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $45K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared chicken meat imports (HS 1602.32): 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared chicken meat worth $109.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared chicken meat to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($70.7 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared chicken meat to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $109.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared chicken meat?
Yes. Kuwait exported $17.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $91.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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