Kuwait Trade Data
Kuwait Import Export Data, Kuwait Shipment Data
2024 Kuwait Imports
2024 Kuwait Exports
According to Kuwait's Central Statistical Bureau, Kuwait's total trade exchange reached KWD 34.99 billion in 2024, with exports of KWD 23.3 billion and imports of KWD 11.68 billion, recording a trade surplus of KWD 11.6 billion. Oil exports accounted for 90.6% of total exports, with crude petroleum (HS 2709) and refined petroleum products (HS 2710) as dominant categories. Major trading partners include China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Key non-oil exports include petrochemicals, plastics, and organic chemicals. Kuwait applies HS 2022 with 12-digit codes under the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff, administered by the General Administration of Customs, Kuwait, within the GCC Customs Union, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Kuwait's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Kuwait Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Kuwait trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Kuwait's Top Import Product Sector based on Kuwait trade data?
Kuwait import data 2024 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (17.0%), based on verified Kuwait trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2024, Kuwait as a global importer, ranks at 58 / 99, with a total import value of US$ 27.54B.
Top 3 Kuwait Import Product Sector 2024:
Machines
Imported at US$ 4.69B , accounting for 17.0% of total imports
Transportation
Imported at US$ 4.41B , accounting for 16.0% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 3.53B , accounting for 12.8% of total imports
What are Kuwait's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2024 vs 2023
Import trade declined by -26.5% , from US$ 37.49B to US$ 27.54B
2023 vs 2022
Import trade grew by +4.4% , from US$ 35.92B to US$ 37.49B
2022 vs 2021
Import trade grew by +13.4% , from US$ 31.68B to US$ 35.92B
2024 Kuwait Imports
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What are Kuwait top 3 import products by HS codes in 2024?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 87 (US$ 3.91B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 85 (US$ 2.52B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 84 (US$ 2.17B)
Who are Kuwait top 3 import trade partners in 2024?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2024: China (US$ 5.07B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2024: UAE (US$ 3.51B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2024: United States (US$ 2.44B)
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Kuwait Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Kuwait shipping data to track regional distribution routes, shipment volumes, and logistics activity across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements linked to Kuwait's role as a regional distribution and re-export market.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency, carrier patterns, and shipment volumes connecting Kuwait to surrounding markets.
- Use shipping data to detect trade circulation, hub activity, and commercially important freight corridors.
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B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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Kuwait Regional Shipping Insights & Distribution Analytics
How to use Kuwait shipping data to analyse distribution performance, route connectivity, and regional shipment flow trends?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across regional corridors.
- Compare trade lanes to understand hub function, route concentration, and distribution reach.
- Detect changes in freight direction, re-export routing, and cross-border shipment patterns.
- Turn shipping records into distribution intelligence for channel planning, market prioritisation, and logistics strategy.
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Kuwait Trading Company & Regional Distributor Intelligence
How to use Kuwait shipping data to identify trading companies, distributors, and regional logistics operators?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Kuwait's distribution corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities operate as distributors, re-exporters, or regional intermediaries through shipment records.
- Identify potential trade targets based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and route activity.
- Support channel building, distributor discovery, and commercial outreach with shipping-based company intelligence.
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Kuwait Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Kuwait Import Data
How can Kuwait import data help businesses identify active importers, distributors, and regional sourcing opportunities?
- Access detailed Kuwait shipment records covering consumer goods, industrial inputs, and re-export trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across regional distribution and hub-linked trade corridors.
- Identify active importers, distributors, and re-export operators in Kuwait's regional trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to Middle East distribution and connectivity flows.
Kuwait Export Data
How can Kuwait export data help businesses identify international buyers and track regional distribution and re-export activity?
- Search by Kuwait exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across distribution, energy-linked, and re-export product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to regional hub and distribution corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities through Kuwait's distribution network.
- Analyse Kuwait's export flow, re-export patterns, and regional connectivity trading activity.
Kuwait Trade Data Analytics
How can Kuwait trade data analytics uncover distribution trends, regional connectivity, and hub market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Kuwait historical trade records across distribution, energy, and re-export trade sectors.
- Track Kuwait import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for hub-linked and regional distribution trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to Middle East distribution corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand hub roles, re-export routing, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing distribution markets and regional trade opportunities in Kuwait.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kuwait Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Kuwait in 2024?
On the export side, the leading export product is Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes (HS 27) with a total export value of US$ 52.65B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 57.84B. Key export categories also include Mineral Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Kuwait. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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