Cellular PVC foam sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.5 million of cellular pvc foam sheet in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 687 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 820 t |
| 2020 | $909K | 327 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 564 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 829 t |
Where Kuwait imports cellular pvc foam sheet from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (33%), China (27%), France (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 33% |
| China | $952K | 27% |
| France | $544K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $532K | 15% |
| India | $138K | 4% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.6% |
| United States | $20K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellular PVC foam sheet exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $298 thousand (110 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $298K | 100% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cellular pvc foam sheet imports (HS 3921.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular pvc foam sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular pvc foam sheet to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (27%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular pvc foam sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export cellular pvc foam sheet?
Yes. Kuwait exported $298 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Iceland. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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