Cotton knit garments imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit garments by Kuwait reached $39.6 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $39.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 512 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports cotton knit garments from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (49%), Japan (11%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $19.5M | 49% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 11% |
| China | $4.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 8.5% |
| India | $997K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $875K | 2.2% |
| United States | $712K | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $641K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $506K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $488K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.07 per kg, close to the world average of $20.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6114.20: Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit garments imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cotton knit garments worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit garments to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Japan (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 105 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.07 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $20.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit garments to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, an increase of 485%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit garments?
The HS code for cotton knit garments is subheading 6114.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
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