Kuwait Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Kuwait's exports was $115.0B in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's exports stood at $115.0B in 2025, a rise of +$25.3B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $115.0B by 2025. Kuwait ranked 47th globally.
Kuwait’s export performance has risen dramatically from 9,005,892,477.53 in 1975 to 115,011,556,141.34 in 2025, placing the country 47th globally and positioning it alongside peers such as the Philippines (116,086,254,027.13) and Kazakhstan (109,979,947,830.79). The trajectory was punctuated by a severe contraction in 1991, when exports fell to a trough of 2,071,984,200.00 amid the Gulf War, followed by a rapid recovery that culminated in an all‑time peak of 128,479,271,753.66 in 2012, driven largely by hydrocarbon sales. Since the peak, export values have moderated but remained well above the 1970s baseline, reflecting Kuwait’s continued reliance on oil while diversifying modestly into petrochemicals and services. Assuming stable oil prices and incremental non‑oil sector development, the export trend is likely to maintain a high‑level plateau, with any significant policy shift toward diversification potentially accelerating growth beyond the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $135.6B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $125.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $115.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $115.0B | +$25.3B | #47 |
| 2024 | $89.7B | −$5.8B | #50 |
| 2023 | $95.5B | −$15.4B | #48 |
| 2022 | $110.9B | +$33.8B | #44 |
| 2021 | $77.1B | +$29.7B | #49 |
| 2020 | $47.4B | −$25.4B | #51 |
| 2019 | $72.8B | −$12.4B | #48 |
| 2018 | $85.2B | +$24.7B | #45 |
| 2017 | $60.5B | +$8.3B | #48 |
| 2016 | $52.1B | −$9.2B | #47 |
| 2015 | $61.4B | −$49.7B | #47 |
| 2014 | $111.1B | −$10.9B | #37 |
| 2013 | $121.9B | −$6.6B | #35 |
| 2012 | $128.5B | +$15.5B | #34 |
| 2011 | $113.0B | +$36.8B | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's exports was $115.0B in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's exports peaked at $128.5B in 2012.
The lowest exports in Kuwait was $2.1B in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 47th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's exports is projected to reach $115.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Kuwait's exports was approximately 115.01 billion ($115.0B) in 2025.
The exports of Kuwait in 2025 was $115.0B. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_exports,
title = {Kuwait Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}