Table olives imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.9 million of table olives in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% 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 | $9.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 5.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports table olives from
The largest suppliers were Spain (29%), Greece (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 29% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $509K | 5.2% |
| Jordan | $439K | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $415K | 4.2% |
| Syria | $209K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $138K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table olives exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $201 thousand of table olives in 2024 (108 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $115K | 57% |
| Qatar | $76K | 38% |
| Iraq | $5K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait table olives imports (HS 2005.70): 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 2005.70: Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of table olives imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported table olives worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply table olives to Kuwait?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Greece (17%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of table olives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of table olives to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export table olives?
Yes. Kuwait exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Qatar and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for table olives?
The HS code for table olives is subheading 2005.70. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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