Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar blends and invert sugar by Kuwait reached $4.2 million in 2024 (951 tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $4.2M | 951 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (32%), Indonesia (20%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $836K | 20% |
| United States | $787K | 19% |
| India | $232K | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $186K | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $111K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $98K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $92K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 437% above the world average of $0.83. 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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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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 951 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Indonesia (20%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 437% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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