Cotton women's dresses imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton women's dresses by Kuwait reached $29.9 million in 2024 (446 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $29.9M | 446 t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 602 t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 502 t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 453 t |
Where Kuwait imports cotton women's dresses from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.9M | 53% |
| China | $3.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $568K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $490K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $455K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $428K | 1.4% |
| France | $395K | 1.3% |
| Bangladesh | $387K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.00 per kg, 77% above the world average of $37.87. 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 women's dresses exports from Kuwait
Exports of cotton women's dresses by Kuwait reached $1.4 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $768K | 54% |
| Italy | $257K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $134K | 9.4% |
| Qatar | $120K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $22K | 1.6% |
| Oman | $19K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): 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 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cotton women's dresses worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 446 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by China (11%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.00 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $37.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's dresses to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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