United States Imports from Kuwait

The United States' imports from Kuwait fell to $1.75 billion in 2024, down from $1.78 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 1.9% ($33.25 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Kuwait were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($1.68 billion), Unspecified commodities ($44.32 million), Ores, slag and ash ($14.68 million).

United States had a trade surplus with Kuwait that fell to $664.26M in 2024 from $1.14B in 2023. This is a decrease of 41.6% ($473.84 million).
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United States Imports from Kuwait by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US 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 $1.68B 2024
2 Unspecified commodities $44.32M 2024
3 Ores, slag, ash $14.68M 2024
4 Iron and steel $4.56M 2024
5 Miscellaneous chemical products $1.36M 2024
6 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1.21M 2024
7 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $1.09M 2024
8 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $407,264 2024
9 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $284,352 2024
10 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $198,229 2024
11 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $146,904 2024
12 Plastics and plastic articles $116,435 2024
13 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $111,776 2024
14 Rubber and rubber articles $111,089 2024
15 Live animals $91,416 2024
16 Non-knitted clothing $48,281 2024
17 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $40,470 2024
18 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $37,494 2024
19 Works of art, antiques $35,532 2024
20 Miscellaneous edible preparations $33,843 2024
21 Articles of iron or steel $28,705 2024
22 Paper, paperboard and articles $21,605 2024
23 Clocks, watches, parts $19,871 2024
24 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $15,470 2024
25 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $13,104 2024
26 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $12,948 2024
27 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $12,201 2024
28 Copper and copper articles $9,845 2024
29 Toys, games, sports goods $8,172 2024
30 Footwear and parts $7,452 2024
31 Knitted or crocheted clothing $5,073 2024
32 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $3,853 2024
33 Aluminium and aluminium articles $3,661 2024
34 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $3,501 2024
35 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $2,278 2024
36 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $1,987 2024
37 Headgear $326 2024