Dyed linen fabric imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported dyed linen fabric worth $3.3 million (97 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 97 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $900K | 23 t |
Where Kuwait imports dyed linen fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 84% |
| Italy | $396K | 12% |
| China | $51K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $36K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.5% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.94 per kg, close to the world average of $28.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait dyed linen fabric imports (HS 5309.19): 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 5309.19: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed linen fabric imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dyed linen fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed linen fabric to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (12%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.94 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $28.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed linen fabric to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $900 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed linen fabric?
The HS code for dyed linen fabric is subheading 5309.19. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
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