Sweetened cocoa powder imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweetened cocoa powder by Kuwait reached $7.6 million in 2024 (798 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $64.6 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 | $7.6M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 930 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $525K | 135 t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $64.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $58.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 4.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports sweetened cocoa powder from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (38%), Netherlands (12%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.8M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $913K | 12% |
| Belgium | $741K | 9.8% |
| Jordan | $625K | 8.3% |
| France | $476K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $348K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $276K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $230K | 3% |
| Turkey | $158K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.49 per kg, 143% above the world average of $3.91. 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.
Sweetened cocoa powder exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported sweetened cocoa powder worth $546 thousand (473 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $369K | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 21% |
| Oman | $28K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $13K | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $11K | 2% |
| Qatar | $9K | 1.6% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0.3% |
| Syria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait sweetened cocoa powder imports (HS 1806.10): 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 1806.10: Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened cocoa powder imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sweetened cocoa powder worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened cocoa powder to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.49 per kg in 2024, 143% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweetened cocoa powder to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2019 at $64.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export sweetened cocoa powder?
Yes. Kuwait exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened cocoa powder?
The HS code for sweetened cocoa powder is subheading 1806.10. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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