Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) by Kuwait reached $6.2 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $6.2M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 345 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 136 t |
Where Kuwait imports handbag (fibre or paperboard) from
Most of the value came from Italy (24%), China (23%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 24% |
| China | $1.4M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $999K | 16% |
| France | $746K | 12% |
| Turkey | $696K | 11% |
| Poland | $123K | 2% |
| Spain | $113K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $73K | 1.2% |
| India | $54K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.09 per kg, 28% above the world average of $12.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $478 thousand (154 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $255K | 53% |
| China | $106K | 22% |
| Qatar | $35K | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $33K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $18K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.09 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $12.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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