Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $141.1 million of whole milk powder unsweetened in 2024 (32.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% 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 | $141.1M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $130.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $151.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $107.8M | 25.1K t |
| 2019 | $85.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $97.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $90.5M | 19.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
Netherlands alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $81.9M | 58% |
| Australia | $32.4M | 23% |
| New Zealand | $14.7M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Canada | $791K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $661K | 0.5% |
| United States | $621K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $412K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder unsweetened exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $1.2 million (789 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 91% |
| Qatar | $29K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $26K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $25K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait whole milk powder unsweetened imports (HS 0402.21): 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder unsweetened imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $141.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to Kuwait?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($81.9 million), followed by Australia (23%) and New Zealand (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder unsweetened to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.5 million in 2017 to $141.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $151.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export whole milk powder unsweetened?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $140.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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