Tomato sauce imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported tomato sauce worth $39.7 million (25.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $39.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 9.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports tomato sauce from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), United States (13%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 16% |
| United States | $5.3M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 13% |
| Chile | $4.4M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 9.7% |
| Oman | $2.7M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $992K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomato sauce exports from Kuwait
Exports of tomato sauce by Kuwait reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (38%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Jordan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $636K | 24% |
| Jordan | $538K | 20% |
| Bahrain | $233K | 8.7% |
| Iraq | $91K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $70K | 2.6% |
| Palestine | $52K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $32K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait tomato sauce imports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tomato sauce worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato sauce to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tomato sauce to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export tomato sauce?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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