Shelled walnuts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported shelled walnuts worth $9.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 83% more than in 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 | $9.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 890 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 707 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 828 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 490 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 748 t |
Where Kuwait imports shelled walnuts from
United States alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 15% |
| Chile | $1.2M | 13% |
| China | $1.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $7K | 0.1% |
| Bolivia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.02. 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 walnuts imports (HS 0802.32): 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 0802.32: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled walnuts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported shelled walnuts worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled walnuts to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Chile (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Bolivia grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled walnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.02 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 walnuts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled walnuts?
The HS code for shelled walnuts is subheading 0802.32. 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 0802 page.
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