Anionic surfactant imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.5 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were India (19%), United Kingdom (17%), Pakistan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $482K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $430K | 17% |
| Pakistan | $353K | 14% |
| Qatar | $301K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $257K | 10% |
| China | $255K | 10% |
| Austria | $75K | 3% |
| Germany | $51K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $49K | 2% |
| Jordan | $43K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported anionic surfactant worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($482 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and Pakistan (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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