Cotton hosiery without soles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $11.2 million of cotton hosiery without soles in 2024 (395 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.2 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 | $11.2M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 658 t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 324 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 371 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 336 t |
Where Kuwait imports cotton hosiery without soles from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 50% |
| Turkey | $965K | 8.6% |
| India | $651K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $593K | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $420K | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $415K | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $392K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $288K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $201K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $186K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.31 per kg, 98% above the world average of $14.29. 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.
Cotton hosiery without soles exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $295 thousand of cotton hosiery without soles in 2024 (13 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $212K | 72% |
| Italy | $48K | 16% |
| Qatar | $24K | 8.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cotton hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.95): 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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton hosiery without soles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton hosiery without soles to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.31 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $14.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton hosiery without soles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export cotton hosiery without soles?
Yes. Kuwait exported $295 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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