Expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait exported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $3.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.1 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 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Kuwait exports expanded polystyrene film and sheet to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 30% |
| Bahrain | $472K | 14% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.27, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports to Kuwait
Imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet by Kuwait reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 78% |
| China | $548K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded polystyrene film and sheet from Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Bahrain (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Yes. Kuwait imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with exports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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