Kuwait’s trade volume reaches 17 billion dinars in first half of 2025
. . . reflects strong economic performance
The latest data released by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) underscores the continued strength and resilience of Kuwait’s trade performance during the first half of 2025, supported by robust activity in both exports and imports. The figures highlight the dynamism of the national economy and reaffirm Kuwait’s leading role in regional and global trade.
According to official statistics, Kuwait’s total trade volume between January and June 2025 reached approximately 17.08 billion dinars, reflecting steady trade flows with international partners and the economy’s flexibility in navigating fluctuations in global energy and commodity markets, reports Al-Anba daily.
The CSB data showed that oil exports remained the cornerstone of the national economy, reaching about 9.5 billion dinars during the first half of the year. This confirms the continued strength of the oil sector as a key source of state revenue and a major pillar of the trade balance.
Kuwait’s ability to sustain stable production and export levels—supported by advanced extraction and refining infrastructure—demonstrates the effectiveness of its marketing strategies within the OPEC+ framework, ensuring stable revenues and value-added contributions to global markets.
Demand for Kuwaiti crude, recognized for its high quality and adherence to international environmental standards, remained solid across Asian and European markets, reflecting the country’s strong and diversified trade relations.
Total exports, including oil and non-oil sectors, amounted to around 10.7 billion dinars, showcasing Kuwait’s ongoing success in diversifying its export base.
The rise in non-oil exports reflects the government’s commitment to encouraging industrial growth through incentive programs, customs facilities, free zones, and support initiatives for national products targeting foreign markets.
During the same period, Kuwait’s trade balance recorded a surplus of approximately 4.3 billion dinars, underscoring the country’s robust financial position and the continued dominance of exports over imports amid global supply chain shifts.
This surplus highlights the effectiveness of Kuwait’s economic and trade policies, which aim to enhance productivity, diversify income sources, and strengthen the competitiveness of national industries abroad.
Meanwhile, imports reached about 6.38 billion dinars, signaling healthy demand across the productive and consumer sectors.
A technical reading of the data suggests that the growth in imports is primarily driven by increased demand for raw materials, industrial machinery, and intermediate goods, which indicates expansion in private sector activity and greater investment in infrastructure and development projects.
Overall, the figures confirm the continued vitality and resilience of Kuwait’s economy, supported by sound trade policies, sustained oil exports, and a growing non-oil sector contributing to long-term financial and economic stability.
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