Sweet cherries imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.1 million of sweet cherries in 2024 (562 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 562 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 428 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 615 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 364 t |
Where Kuwait imports sweet cherries from
The largest suppliers were Lebanon (37%), United States (15%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $791K | 37% |
| United States | $321K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $255K | 12% |
| Argentina | $165K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $126K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $109K | 5.1% |
| Chile | $95K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $76K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $40K | 1.9% |
| Iran | $38K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 sweet cherries imports (HS 0809.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0809.29: Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet cherries imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sweet cherries worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet cherries to Kuwait?
Lebanon was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($791 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet cherries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet cherries to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet cherries?
The HS code for sweet cherries is subheading 0809.29. 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 0809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Kuwait
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.