Prepared tuna imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared tuna by Kuwait reached $29.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $40.0 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 | $29.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 6.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 63% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from Kuwait
Exports of prepared tuna by Kuwait reached $436 thousand in 2024 (259 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (44%), Egypt (44%), United Arab Emirates (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $193K | 44% |
| Egypt | $191K | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 4.1% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared tuna worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.06 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 tuna to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Kuwait exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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 1604 page.
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