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U.S. Exports
$69.2M
U.S. Imports
$18.2M
Surplus of $51.0M (net exporter)
The United States imported $18.2M/month and exported $69.2M/month with Kuwait as of April 2026, covering 94 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $51.0M with Kuwait, exporting 3.8× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Kuwait of $18.2M in April 2026 ran 62% below the year-to-date monthly average of $48.4M.
Kuwait is a high-income Gulf state whose economy is dominated by petroleum exports, which account for the vast majority of government revenue and export earnings. As a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Kuwait applies the GCC Common External Tariff, generally set at 5% on most imported goods. The country is a significant importer of machinery, vehicles, food products, and construction materials, with the US, China, and EU nations among its top trading partners.
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Kuwait applies the GCC Common External Tariff of 5% on most imported goods, with exemptions for certain essential commodities and preferential rates under GCC trade agreements.
Standard documentation includes a commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and for food or regulated products, relevant health or conformity certificates.
Yes. Kuwait prohibits or restricts imports of alcohol, pork products, items deemed contrary to Islamic values, and certain chemicals, and requires halal certification for applicable food products.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$2.0B
Services Imports
$1.7B
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $14.6M |
| 2 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $1.4M |
| 3 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $1.2M |
| 4 | FERROSILICON WITH OVER 55 PERCENT SILICON | $834K |
| 5 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $34K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $15.2M |
| 2 | BOMB MINES OT AMMNTION PROJCTIONS ETC AND PARTS | $2.7M |
| 3 | VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED | $2.6M |
| 4 | PARTS OF PLANES OR HELICOPTERS, NESOI |
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| $2.5M |
| 5 | ANTISERA AND OTHER BLOOD FRACTIONS | $2.2M |