Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by Kuwait reached $29.5 million in 2024 (971 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $29.5M | 971 t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 666 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 471 t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 461 t |
Where Kuwait imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Italy (9%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+979% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 49% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $998K | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $898K | 3% |
| Cambodia | $657K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $493K | 1.7% |
| Myanmar | $448K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.40 per kg, 107% above the world average of $14.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Kuwait
Exports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by Kuwait reached $295 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 61% |
| Italy | $55K | 19% |
| China | $23K | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 3% |
| Spain | $8K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 971 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Italy (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.40 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $14.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $31.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $295 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and China. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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