Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Top Indian exports to Kuwait
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Gems & jewellery | 0.2 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.19 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.13 |
| Machinery | 0.12 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.12 |
| Aircraft parts | 0.12 |
| Vehicles | 0.12 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.09 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Kuwait
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Crude oil & petroleum products | 6.95 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.97 |
| Aircraft | 0.61 |
| Aluminium | 0.1 |
| Plastics | 0.09 |
| Copper | 0.09 |
Regulators and import rules in Kuwait
Key bodies: Kuwait General Administration of Customs; Public Authority for Food & Nutrition (PAFN — food import, halal); Public Authority for Industry (PAI — KUCAS conformity scheme / Technical Evaluation Reports); Ministry of Health (drug registration); Ministry of Commerce & Industry (importer licensing).
Shipping from India to Kuwait
Main ports and entry points: Shuwaikh (commercial); Shuaiba (industrial/container); Doha Port (small). Air: KWI
Indian community
1,038,745 (NRI 1,036,389 + PIO 2,356) — Indians are the largest expatriate community [S6]
Products we supply to Kuwait
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Kuwait?
US$1.94 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by gems & jewellery, cereals/rice, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Kuwait?
No bilateral FTA; India–GCC FTA negotiations [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Kuwait?
Typically 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Kuwait?
Kuwait General Administration of Customs; Public Authority for Food & Nutrition (PAFN — food import, halal); Public Authority for Industry (PAI — KUCAS conformity scheme / Technical Evaluation Reports); Ministry of Health (drug registration); Ministry of Commerce & Industry (importer licensing).
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