Shelled cashew nuts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported shelled cashew nuts worth $20.8 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% 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 | $20.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports shelled cashew nuts from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 53% |
| Vietnam | $5.3M | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.2M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $855K | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $332K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $104K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $96K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $9K | 0% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 22% above the world average of $5.61. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait shelled cashew nuts imports (HS 0801.32): 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 0801.32: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled cashew nuts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported shelled cashew nuts worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Vietnam (25%) and Cote d'Ivoire (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $5.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shelled cashew nuts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled cashew nuts?
The HS code for shelled cashew nuts is subheading 0801.32. 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 0801 page.
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