Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $29.9 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% 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 | $29.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 7.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $18.7M | 63% |
| China | $8.4M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $600K | 2% |
| India | $518K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $419K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $216K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $158K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $140K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $96K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $88K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, close to the world average of $3.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $2.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (33%), Oman (19%), Jordan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $661K | 33% |
| Oman | $388K | 19% |
| Jordan | $353K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $252K | 13% |
| Iraq | $216K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 4.6% |
| United States | $19K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $17K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.7% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by China (28%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Oman and Jordan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $27.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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