Imports of goods and services in Kuwait
Kuwait: Imports of goods and services was 67.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Kuwait, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Kuwait is 67.11 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Kuwait peaked at 68.20 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.16 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Kuwait 57th out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 22.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 44.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 67.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 54 Peru 74.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 55 New Zealand 68.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 56 Bulgaria 67.93 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 58 Lithuania 65.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 59 Qatar 65.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 60 Nigeria 62.62 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Exports of goods and services 58.89 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 132.71 billion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 40.70 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 114.97 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 54.1% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 82.5% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 89.71 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 27.51 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 8.26 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 26.95 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Kuwait?
- Imports of goods and services in Kuwait was 67.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 68.20 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Kuwait rank for imports of goods and services?
- Kuwait ranks 57th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.