Yogurt imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported yogurt worth $47.1 million (30.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% 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 | $47.1M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 35.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.3M | 47.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.4M | 34.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports yogurt from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $45.2M | 96% |
| Greece | $398K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $308K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $263K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $237K | 0.5% |
| United States | $232K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $178K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $46K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.93, 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.
Yogurt exports from Kuwait
Exports of yogurt by Kuwait reached $225 thousand in 2024 (142 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 69% |
| Bahrain | $40K | 18% |
| Iraq | $30K | 13% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait yogurt imports (HS 0403.10): 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 0403.10: Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported yogurt worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by Greece (1%) and Bahrain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yogurt to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.4 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export yogurt?
Yes. Kuwait exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt?
The HS code for yogurt is subheading 0403.10. 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 0403 page.
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