Export Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried from Pakistan to Kuwait
Pakistan did not report any exports of bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried (HS 0803) to Kuwait in 2025, while India sold US$5.3M there. Kuwait's total imports of the product were US$59.5M in 2025.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Kuwait grew 4% between 2020 and 2025, which points to a steady trade relationship.
On our opportunity score, Kuwait rates 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 13th of 25 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Kuwait before sending samples, then list bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried with Kuwait as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 53/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.26M
- Market size
- US$59.51M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and Kuwaiti or GCC conformity approval.
How much bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried does Kuwait import?
Kuwait imported US$59.5M of bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried (HS 0803) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried to Kuwait?
Pakistan reported no exports of bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried to Kuwait in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Kuwait for bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried?
India leads: US$5.3M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$5.3M.
How can I start exporting bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried to Kuwait?
Confirm your HS code, check Kuwait's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Kuwait as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Kuwait Global Trade profile explain the next steps.