Prepared shrimp (canned) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported prepared shrimp (canned) worth $2.3 million (395 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.3 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 | $2.3M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 541 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 151 t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared shrimp (canned) from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (33%), United Arab Emirates (27%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $756K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $613K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $232K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $192K | 8.3% |
| Iran | $187K | 8.1% |
| Philippines | $102K | 4.4% |
| Yemen | $69K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 3% |
| India | $43K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $32K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 36% below the world average of $9.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared shrimp (canned) imports (HS 1605.29): 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 1605.29: Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared shrimp (canned) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared shrimp (canned) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared shrimp (canned) to Kuwait?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($756 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared shrimp (canned) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $9.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared shrimp (canned) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared shrimp (canned)?
The HS code for prepared shrimp (canned) is subheading 1605.29. 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 1605 page.
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