Colored printing ink imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $6.6 million of colored printing ink in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.5 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 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 887 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 558 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 874 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 819 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports colored printing ink from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (23%), United Arab Emirates (15%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $956K | 15% |
| India | $902K | 14% |
| Lebanon | $507K | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $402K | 6.1% |
| China | $377K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $282K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $212K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $205K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $197K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported colored printing ink worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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