Processed cheese imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $93.8 million of processed cheese in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 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 | $93.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $63.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $63.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $87.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $67.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $68.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $60.6M | 12.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports processed cheese from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (34%), Saudi Arabia (30%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $32.3M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28.2M | 30% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 9.4% |
| Denmark | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| United States | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.9M | 2% |
| Jordan | $1.5M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
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 processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported processed cheese worth $93.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Kuwait?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($32.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (30%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed cheese to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.6 million in 2017 to $93.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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