Prepared nuts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared nuts by Kuwait reached $13.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 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 | $13.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared nuts from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (32%), Turkey (13%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 32% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 13% |
| India | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $822K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $638K | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $475K | 3.5% |
| China | $472K | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $430K | 3.2% |
| United States | $419K | 3.1% |
| Iran | $413K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared nuts exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $3.9 million of prepared nuts in 2024 (452 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.1M | 52% |
| Bahrain | $643K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $575K | 15% |
| Jordan | $379K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 5.7% |
| Oman | $48K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared nuts imports (HS 2008.19): 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 2008.19: Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared nuts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared nuts worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared nuts to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared nuts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared nuts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared nuts?
The HS code for prepared nuts is subheading 2008.19. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
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