Kuwait Imports from Iraq

Kuwait's imports from Iraq rose to $24.71 million in 2023, up from $2.78 million in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 788.6% ($21.93 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Kuwait from Iraq were Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants ($20.74 million), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($1.21 million), Edible vegetables, roots, tubers ($838,425.75).

Kuwait had a trade surplus with Iraq that rose to $359.63M in 2023 from $230.55M in 2022. This is an increase of 56% ($129.08 million).

Kuwait Imports from Iraq by Goods (2023)

The table below shows the ranking of Kuwait imports from Iraq by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $20.74M 2023
2 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.21M 2023
3 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $838,425.75 2023
4 Plastics and plastic articles $747,658.69 2023
5 Food industry residues, animal feed $562,536.99 2023
6 Carpets and textile floor coverings $269,302.84 2023
7 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $96,620.48 2023
8 Unspecified commodities $68,955.10 2023
9 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $45,134.48 2023
10 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $20,119.09 2023
11 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $17,026.35 2023
12 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $14,867.94 2023
13 Knitted or crocheted clothing $13,777.35 2023
14 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $10,632.52 2023
15 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $8,324.36 2023
16 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $7,943.46 2023
17 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $6,384.07 2023
18 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $4,645.62 2023
19 Non-knitted clothing $3,708.03 2023
20 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $3,646.18 2023
21 Miscellaneous base metal articles $3,405.27 2023
22 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $2,379.78 2023
23 Clocks, watches, parts $2,350.48 2023
24 Ceramic products $2,311.42 2023
25 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1,894.71 2023
26 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $1,152.45 2023
27 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $1,152.45 2023
28 Paper, paperboard and articles $1,071.07 2023
29 Wood and wood products, charcoal $944.10 2023
30 Footwear and parts $804.11 2023
31 Miscellaneous edible preparations $472.05 2023
32 Musical instruments, parts $345.08 2023
33 Glass and glassware $302.76 2023
34 Works of art, antiques $302.76 2023
35 Articles of iron or steel $296.25 2023
36 Toys, games, sports goods $263.70 2023
37 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $201.84 2023