Unfilled chocolate bars imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unfilled chocolate bars by Kuwait reached $28.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% 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 | $28.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports unfilled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (19%), Egypt (18%), Switzerland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 19% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 10% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Slovakia | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $796K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.38 per kg, 27% above the world average of $7.39. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait unfilled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported unfilled chocolate bars worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply unfilled chocolate bars to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.38 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $7.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unfilled chocolate bars to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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