Shelled almonds imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported shelled almonds worth $17.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% 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 | $17.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports shelled almonds from
United States alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.2M | 81% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $945K | 5.4% |
| Chile | $700K | 4% |
| Turkey | $94K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.4% |
| Bolivia | $47K | 0.3% |
| Afghanistan | $29K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $20K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.60 per kg, close to the world average of $5.03.
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 shelled almonds imports (HS 0802.12): 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 0802.12: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled almonds imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported shelled almonds worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled almonds to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Afghanistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled almonds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.60 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $5.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled almonds to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled almonds?
The HS code for shelled almonds is subheading 0802.12. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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