Kuwait exports crude oil and refined products and imports almost all of its food.
CapitalKuwait City
CurrencyKuwaiti dinar (KWD)
LanguagesArabic; English in business
RegionMiddle East
Why Kuwait matters for trade
- Large crude reserves and the new Al-Zour refinery
- LPG and petrochemical exports
- High-value food import market
What Kuwait sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil, Refined products, LPG, Petrochemicals | Food, Vehicles, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Shuwaikh, Shuaiba, Mina al-Ahmadi.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026