Prepared grain cereals imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared grain cereals by Kuwait reached $2.6 million in 2024 (902 tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 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 | $2.6M | 902 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 803 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 521 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 698 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 812 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 484 t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared grain cereals from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), United Kingdom (20%), Bangladesh (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $827K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $521K | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $268K | 10% |
| United States | $162K | 6.3% |
| India | $125K | 4.9% |
| Bulgaria | $90K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $87K | 3.4% |
| China | $80K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $70K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $57K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
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 prepared grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared grain cereals worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($827 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared grain cereals to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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