Rusks and toasted bread imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $24.3 million of rusks and toasted bread in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 151% 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 | $24.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 5.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports rusks and toasted bread from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.7M | 81% |
| United Kingdom | $864K | 3.6% |
| India | $645K | 2.7% |
| United States | $622K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $492K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $426K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $222K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $186K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $144K | 0.6% |
| France | $133K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rusks and toasted bread exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $666 thousand of rusks and toasted bread in 2024 (284 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $524K | 79% |
| Qatar | $50K | 7.5% |
| Iran | $37K | 5.5% |
| Iraq | $29K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait rusks and toasted bread imports (HS 1905.40): 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 1905.40: Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of rusks and toasted bread imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rusks and toasted bread worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply rusks and toasted bread to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of rusks and toasted bread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rusks and toasted bread to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2020 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export rusks and toasted bread?
Yes. Kuwait exported $666 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rusks and toasted bread?
The HS code for rusks and toasted bread is subheading 1905.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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