Blockboard and laminboard imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported blockboard and laminboard worth $5.7 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.9 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 | $5.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 15.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports blockboard and laminboard from
Indonesia alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.4M | 96% |
| China | $193K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 52% below the world average of $1.51, 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 blockboard and laminboard imports (HS 4412.94): 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 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of blockboard and laminboard imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported blockboard and laminboard worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply blockboard and laminboard to Kuwait?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (3%) and the Czech Republic (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $1.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blockboard and laminboard to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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