Backed aluminium foil imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported backed aluminium foil worth $6.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 960 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports backed aluminium foil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 73% |
| United Arab Emirates | $953K | 14% |
| United States | $259K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $169K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $112K | 1.7% |
| India | $83K | 1.2% |
| France | $78K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $53K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported backed aluminium foil worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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