Flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.8 million of flexible high-pressure plastic hose in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports flexible high-pressure plastic hose from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $392K | 11% |
| Italy | $249K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $189K | 5% |
| United States | $147K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $144K | 3.8% |
| China | $138K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $111K | 2.9% |
| India | $80K | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $59K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 67% below the world average of $7.11, 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.
Flexible high-pressure plastic hose exports from Kuwait
Exports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose by Kuwait reached $202 thousand in 2024 (77 tonnes). Jordan alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $130K | 64% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 12% |
| Iraq | $23K | 11% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $3K | 1.6% |
| United States | $2K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports (HS 3917.31): 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 3917.31: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible high-pressure plastic hose imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible high-pressure plastic hose to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible high-pressure plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
Yes. Kuwait exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose is subheading 3917.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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