Saffron imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saffron by Kuwait reached $5.0 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.3 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 | $5.0M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 14 t |
Where Kuwait imports saffron from
One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.9M | 78% |
| Spain | $866K | 18% |
| Afghanistan | $68K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 1% |
| Uzbekistan | $30K | 0.6% |
| India | $22K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $826.85 per kg, 167% above the world average of $309.20. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait saffron imports (HS 0910.20): 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 0910.20: Spices: saffron.
Common questions
What is the value of saffron imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported saffron worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply saffron to Kuwait?
Iran was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Afghanistan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of saffron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $826.85 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $309.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saffron to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for saffron?
The HS code for saffron is subheading 0910.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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