Urea fertilizer imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by Kuwait reached $2.6 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $2.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $428K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $922K | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $313K | 638 t |
| 2018 | $123K | 241 t |
| 2017 | $47K | 46 t |
Where Kuwait imports urea fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 60% |
| Iran | $680K | 27% |
| Bahrain | $210K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $96K | 3.8% |
| Oman | $17K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported urea fertilizer worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Iran (27%) and Bahrain (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $918 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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