Prepared poultry meat (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $19.9 million of prepared poultry meat (other) in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $19.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared poultry meat (other) from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (29%), Malaysia (22%), Brazil (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 22% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 18% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $438K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $295K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $186K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $104K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.10, 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 poultry meat (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $266 thousand of prepared poultry meat (other) in 2024 (91 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 58% |
| Oman | $106K | 40% |
| Qatar | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared poultry meat (other) imports (HS 1602.39): 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 1602.39: Meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared poultry meat (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared poultry meat (other) worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared poultry meat (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Brazil (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared poultry meat (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared poultry meat (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2023 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared poultry meat (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared poultry meat (other)?
The HS code for prepared poultry meat (other) is subheading 1602.39. 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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