Prepared turkey meat imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared turkey meat by Kuwait reached $4.8 million in 2024 (709 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.8M | 709 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 900 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 623 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 602 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 429 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 206 t |
Where Kuwait imports prepared turkey meat from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 68% |
| Belgium | $544K | 11% |
| Turkey | $256K | 5.3% |
| Jordan | $245K | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $180K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $143K | 3% |
| Brazil | $113K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, 21% above the world average of $5.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared turkey meat exports from Kuwait
Exports of prepared turkey meat by Kuwait reached $614 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $480K | 78% |
| Bahrain | $124K | 20% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prepared turkey meat imports (HS 1602.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1602.31: Meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared turkey meat imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported prepared turkey meat worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 709 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared turkey meat to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared turkey meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $5.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared turkey meat to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export prepared turkey meat?
Yes. Kuwait exported $614 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared turkey meat?
The HS code for prepared turkey meat is subheading 1602.31. 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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