Export Citrus fruit (kinnow) from Pakistan to Kuwait
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Kuwait for citrus fruit (kinnow) (HS 0805). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$1.1M here against India's US$220K, out of total imports of US$125M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.9% of the market.
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 47 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 18th of 27 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Kuwait can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 47/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.11M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.22M
- Market size
- US$125.26M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and Kuwaiti or GCC conformity approval.
How much citrus fruit (kinnow) does Kuwait import?
Kuwait imported US$125M of citrus fruit (kinnow) (HS 0805) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export citrus fruit (kinnow) to Kuwait?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.1M of citrus fruit (kinnow) to Kuwait in 2025, 0.9% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Kuwait for citrus fruit (kinnow)?
Pakistan leads: US$1.1M against India's US$220K in 2025.
How can I start exporting citrus fruit (kinnow) 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.