Sweet biscuits imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported sweet biscuits worth $52.4 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% 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 | $52.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 10.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports sweet biscuits from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (13%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $7.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.6M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 6.5% |
| Oman | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 43% above the world average of $3.23. 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.7 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (877 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (32%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Iraq (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $849K | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $485K | 18% |
| Iraq | $454K | 17% |
| Qatar | $346K | 13% |
| Jordan | $180K | 6.7% |
| Yemen | $151K | 5.6% |
| Libya | $82K | 3% |
| Oman | $47K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $40K | 1.5% |
| Iran | $22K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sweet biscuits worth $52.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Kuwait?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $3.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $52.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $49.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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