Vegetable seeds imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.7 million of vegetable seeds in 2024 (234 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.4 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 | $5.7M | 234 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 252 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 97 t |
Where Kuwait imports vegetable seeds from
Most of the value came from Thailand (17%), United States (11%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $952K | 17% |
| United States | $609K | 11% |
| India | $467K | 8.2% |
| China | $371K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $366K | 6.5% |
| Peru | $356K | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $308K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $289K | 5.1% |
| France | $278K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $275K | 4.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.25 per kg, 34% below the world average of $36.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vegetable seeds worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($952 thousand), followed by the United States (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.25 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $36.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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