Share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait
Kuwait: Share of imports by region of origin was 3.96 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.96 billion current US$
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
59th
of 210 countries
All-time high
4.38 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
44.80 million current US$
in 1959
Years of data
62
1959–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait, 1959–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait stood at 3.96 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait peaked at 4.38 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 44.80 million current US$, in 1959.
Kuwait ranks 59th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 44.80 million current US$ | — |
| 1963 | 66.30 million current US$ | +48.0% |
| 1964 | 58.20 million current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1966 | 99.40 million current US$ | +70.8% |
| 1967 | 135.10 million current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1968 | 106.80 million current US$ | -20.9% |
| 1969 | 97.80 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1970 | 85.20 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1971 | 96.30 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 113.40 million current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 155.70 million current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 232.90 million current US$ | +49.6% |
| 1975 | 439.50 million current US$ | +88.7% |
| 1976 | 507.20 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1977 | 700.50 million current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1978 | 640.50 million current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 809.00 million current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1980 | 1.02 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1981 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 876.60 million current US$ | -23.2% |
| 1984 | 717.60 million current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1985 | 586.27 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1986 | 738.99 million current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1987 | 604.42 million current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1988 | 815.31 million current US$ | +34.9% |
| 1989 | 888.02 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1990 | 475.00 million current US$ | -46.5% |
| 1991 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +124.9% |
| 1992 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +43.4% |
| 1993 | 1.14 billion current US$ | -25.3% |
| 1994 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 1.33 billion current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1998 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 1.14 billion current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2000 | 1.02 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 1.08 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2004 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2006 | 2.18 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 2.83 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 3.18 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 2.25 billion current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 3.03 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2011 | 4.38 billion current US$ | +44.7% |
| 2012 | 4.23 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 3.52 billion current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 3.54 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 3.38 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 3.46 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.94 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 3.59 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 3.61 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 2.22 billion current US$ | -38.5% |
| 2021 | 3.07 billion current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2022 | 3.65 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2023 | 4.02 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 3.96 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3.96 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3.96 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.42 billion current US$, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44.80 million current US$ | 44.80 million current US$ | 44.80 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1960s | 93.93 million current US$ | 58.20 million current US$ | 135.10 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 378.02 million current US$ | 85.20 million current US$ | 809.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 844.52 million current US$ | 586.27 million current US$ | 1.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.23 billion current US$ | 475.00 million current US$ | 1.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.92 billion current US$ | 1.02 billion current US$ | 3.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.67 billion current US$ | 3.03 billion current US$ | 4.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.39 billion current US$ | 2.22 billion current US$ | 4.02 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0284 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 916.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.517 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 668.96 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0124 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Kuwait was 3.96 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 4.38 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.80 million current US$ in 1959.
- How does Kuwait rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Kuwait ranks 59th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.