Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $79.7 million of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (84.0 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $113.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.7M | 84.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 59.6K t |
| 2022 | $64.0M | 53.6K t |
| 2021 | $99.1M | 88.2K t |
| 2020 | $101.2M | 120.2K t |
| 2019 | $113.7M | 114.7K t |
| 2018 | $108.3M | 91.4K t |
| 2017 | $100.9M | 86.0K t |
Where Kuwait exports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to
China alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.8M | 56% |
| Malaysia | $15.8M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $14.0M | 18% |
| Singapore | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $174K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $113K | 0.1% |
| India | $92K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $51K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $25K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports to Kuwait
Imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Kuwait reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 61% |
| United States | $463K | 25% |
| Thailand | $134K | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109K | 6% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $79.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 91 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Kuwait?
China was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and Indonesia (18%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100.9 million in 2017 to $79.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $113.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
Yes. Kuwait imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Thailand. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $77.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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