Kuwait Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Kuwait's imports was $69.6B in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 13.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's imports stood at $69.6B in 2025, a rise of +$8.1B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $69.6B by 2025. Kuwait ranked 57th globally.
Kuwait’s imports have risen dramatically over the 51‑year series, expanding from a trough of 3,158,268,571.75 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 69,612,247,811.61 in 2025, placing the country at rank 57 globally. This growth reflects the nation’s deepening integration into global energy markets and the diversification of its consumption basket, particularly as domestic production has been supplemented by high‑value machinery, foodstuffs and consumer goods. The 2025 level is comparable to peer economies such as Pakistan, which recorded imports of 69,340,534,927.50, and slightly below New Zealand’s 75,875,206,276.66, underscoring Kuwait’s position among mid‑rank importers despite its relatively small population. The upward trajectory, driven by sustained fiscal capacity and infrastructure projects, suggests that future import growth will hinge on the pace of economic diversification, regional geopolitical stability and the evolution of global oil demand, which could either accelerate or temper the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $79.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $74.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $69.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $69.6B | +$8.1B | #57 |
| 2024 | $61.5B | −$1.9B | #94 |
| 2023 | $63.4B | +$7.5B | #115 |
| 2022 | $55.9B | +$7.0B | #119 |
| 2021 | $49.0B | +$4.9B | #121 |
| 2020 | $44.0B | −$15.6B | #126 |
| 2019 | $59.7B | −$8.6B | #131 |
| 2018 | $68.2B | +$10.5B | #133 |
| 2017 | $57.7B | +$4.8B | #132 |
| 2016 | $52.9B | +$1.8B | #137 |
| 2015 | $51.1B | −$32.3M | #135 |
| 2014 | $51.2B | +$4.6B | #132 |
| 2013 | $46.6B | +$1.2B | #126 |
| 2012 | $45.3B | +$3.7B | #126 |
| 2011 | $41.6B | +$6.3B | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's imports was $69.6B in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 13.2% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's imports peaked at $69.6B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Kuwait was $3.2B in 1975.
Kuwait ranks 57th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's imports is projected to reach $69.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Kuwait's imports was approximately 69.61 billion ($69.6B) in 2025.
The imports of Kuwait in 2025 was $69.6B. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_imports,
title = {Kuwait Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}