Merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait
Kuwait: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy was 5.92 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait, 1973–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait stood at 5.92 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait peaked at 19.19 billion current US$ in 1980 and was at its lowest, 723.33 million current US$, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 114th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.48 billion current US$ | 3.23 billion current US$ | 17.15 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 10.86 billion current US$ | 6.62 billion current US$ | 19.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.31 billion current US$ | 723.33 million current US$ | 14.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.68 billion current US$ | 1.43 billion current US$ | 5.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.93 billion current US$ | 4.66 billion current US$ | 9.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.41 billion current US$ | 4.16 billion current US$ | 6.24 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More private sector data for Kuwait
- Food imports 17.5% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 73.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 41.61 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 72.3% (2025)
- Food exports 0.6% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 8.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 72.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 12.14 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 21.8% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 24.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait?
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Kuwait was 5.92 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise exports by the reporting economy recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 19.19 billion current US$ in 1980.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by the reporting economy recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 723.33 million current US$ in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for merchandise exports by the reporting economy?
- Kuwait ranks 114th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise exports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise exports by the reporting economy to the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current US$.