Spices (other varieties) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.4 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% 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 | $8.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports spices (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were India (21%), Jordan (20%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 21% |
| Jordan | $1.7M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $543K | 6.5% |
| Bangladesh | $492K | 5.9% |
| China | $485K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $419K | 5% |
| United States | $367K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $361K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $351K | 4.2% |
| Syria | $288K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.2 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (248 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (44%), Qatar (17%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $992K | 44% |
| Qatar | $376K | 17% |
| Iraq | $352K | 16% |
| Oman | $312K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.7% |
| United States | $24K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported spices (other varieties) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Jordan (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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