Sweet potatoes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweet potatoes by Kuwait reached $8.4 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 221% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports sweet potatoes from
Most of the value came from Egypt (22%), Pakistan (22%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.9M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 22% |
| United States | $1.2M | 15% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 14% |
| Lebanon | $479K | 5.7% |
| Yemen | $413K | 4.9% |
| Iran | $281K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $180K | 2.2% |
| France | $144K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.92, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait sweet potatoes imports (HS 0714.20): 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 0714.20: Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet potatoes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sweet potatoes worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 221% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet potatoes to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Pakistan (22%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet potatoes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet potatoes?
The HS code for sweet potatoes is subheading 0714.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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