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U.S. Imports
$64.5M
U.S. Exports
$149.6M
Surplus of $85.1M (net exporter)
The United States imported $64.5M/month and exported $149.6M/month with Kuwait as of February 2026, covering 57 product categories.
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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.
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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Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $32.5M |
| 2 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $25.0M |
| 3 | PETROLEUM COKE, NOT CALCINED | $4.2M |
| 4 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $1.9M |
| 5 | FERROSILICON WITH OVER 55 PERCENT SILICON | $633K |
| 6 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $57K |
| 7 | PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS | $48K |
| 8 | TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES | $21K |
| 9 | SPICES, NESOI | $19K |
| 10 | FUEL, LUB/COOLING MED PUMPS FOR INT COMB PISTN ENG | $13K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC | $28.7M |
| 2 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $9.1M |
| 3 | SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI | $8.5M |
| 4 | DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I. |
| $6.7M |
| 5 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $4.1M |
| 6 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $3.2M |
| 7 | TANK & OT ARMORED FIGHT VEH, MOTORIZED; AND PARTS | $2.6M |
| 8 | MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI | $2.6M |
| 9 | VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED | $2.6M |
| 10 | GAS TURBINE PARTS NESOI | $2.3M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$2.0B
Services Imports
$1.7B