Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $5.5 million (940 tonnes). That is 110% 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 | $5.5M | 940 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 465 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 653 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 763 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (36%), Saudi Arabia (16%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $880K | 16% |
| China | $631K | 12% |
| Japan | $307K | 5.6% |
| Oman | $267K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $234K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $234K | 4.3% |
| France | $148K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $125K | 2.3% |
| India | $107K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 21% below the world average of $7.45, 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 plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports from Kuwait
Exports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) by Kuwait reached $211 thousand in 2024 (90 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (43%), Bahrain (18%), Qatar (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $92K | 43% |
| Bahrain | $39K | 19% |
| Qatar | $27K | 13% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 13% |
| Iraq | $5K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.4% |
| United States | $4K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $3K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports (HS 3917.32): 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 940 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $7.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32. 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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