United Kingdom Imports from Kuwait

The United Kingdom's imports from Kuwait rose to $3.56 billion in 2024, up from $3.3 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 7.9% ($260 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Kingdom from Kuwait were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($3.54 billion), Plastics and plastic articles ($13.73 million), Fats and oils, edible fats and waxes ($1.94 million).

United Kingdom had a trade deficit with Kuwait that widened to $2.93 billion in 2024 from $2.48 billion in 2023. This is an increase of 18% ($445.83 million).

United Kingdom Imports from Kuwait by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of UK imports from Kuwait by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $3.54B 2024
2 Plastics and plastic articles $13.73M 2024
3 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $1.94M 2024
4 Unspecified commodities $1.61M 2024
5 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $879,271.80 2024
6 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $874,237.92 2024
7 Iron and steel $695,034.74 2024
8 Non-knitted clothing $433,113.03 2024
9 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $416,025.23 2024
10 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $415,292.15 2024
11 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $256,705.19 2024
12 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $210,243.55 2024
13 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $165,335.59 2024
14 Knitted or crocheted clothing $144,083.95 2024
15 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $126,685.41 2024
16 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $123,522.27 2024
17 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $85,248.78 2024
18 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $83,385.65 2024
19 Works of art, antiques $78,729.72 2024
20 Rubber and rubber articles $77,928.16 2024
21 Organic chemicals $71,674.17 2024
22 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $66,803.90 2024
23 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $64,952.18 2024
24 Toys, games, sports goods $59,648.15 2024
25 Glass and glassware $37,589.88 2024
26 Clocks, watches, parts $28,070.02 2024
27 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $22,724.13 2024
28 Paper, paperboard and articles $22,140.71 2024
29 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $14,040.08 2024
30 Footwear and parts $11,540.26 2024
31 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $9,281.42 2024
32 Articles of iron or steel $4,778.95 2024
33 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $4,142.27 2024
34 Miscellaneous base metal articles $3,456.12 2024
35 Pharmaceutical products $3,267.14 2024
36 Live animals $2,658.36 2024
37 Other base metals, cermets $1,421.76 2024
38 Ceramic products $1,268.30 2024
39 Aluminium and aluminium articles $1,255.62 2024
40 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $885.27 2024
41 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $672.20 2024