2022
Exports
$234kWorld Rnk 102 / 184
Flag Rnk 542 / 947
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Salt
-1.11Rnk 857 / 1025
2022
Imports
$32.6MWorld Rnk 32 / 222
Flag Rnk 288 / 1175
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Kuwait
0.44Rnk 46 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Kuwait exported $234k in Salt, making it the 102nd largest exporter of Salt in the world. At the same year, Salt was the 542nd most exported product in Kuwait. The main destination of Salt exports from Kuwait are: Saudi Arabia ($129k), Qatar ($69.5k), Oman ($14k), Finland ($12.3k), and United Arab Emirates ($9.14k).

The fastest growing export markets for Salt of Kuwait between 2021 and 2022 were Saudi Arabia ($90.1k), Qatar ($41.1k), and Finland ($12.3k).

Imports In 2022, Kuwait imported $32.6M in Salt, becoming the 32nd largest importer of Salt in the world. At the same year, Salt was the 288th most imported product in Kuwait. Kuwait imports Salt primarily from: Saudi Arabia ($25.3M), India ($2.81M), Malaysia ($1.55M), Belgium ($575k), and United Arab Emirates ($292k).

The fastest growing import markets in Salt for Kuwait between 2021 and 2022 were Saudi Arabia ($20.2M), India ($1.95M), and Malaysia ($1.16M).

Latest Trends

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$234k
IMPORTS (2022)$32.6M
NET TRADE (2022)-$32.3M

In 2022, Kuwait exported $234k in Salt. The main destinations of Kuwait exports on Salt were Saudi Arabia ($129k), Qatar ($69.5k), Oman ($14k), Finland ($12.3k), and United Arab Emirates ($9.14k).

In 2022, Kuwait imported $32.6M in Salt, mainly from Saudi Arabia ($25.3M), India ($2.81M), Malaysia ($1.55M), Belgium ($575k), and United Arab Emirates ($292k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Salt EXPORT MARKETS FOR Kuwait WERE (2021 - 2022):
Saudi Arabia$90.1k (235%)
Qatar$41.1k (145%)
Finland$12.3k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Salt BY Kuwait WERE (2021 - 2022):
Oman-$25.2k (-64.4%)
France-$196 (-100%)
Djibouti-$18 (-1.73%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Kuwait's main exporting competitors in Salt were:
In 2022, Kuwait's main importing competitors in Salt were:

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Trade Value of Salt by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSaudi Arabia+ $29.7k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $929k

Salt’s highest export potential is Saudi Arabia. With an export gap of $29.7k.   Salt’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $929k.

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