Hardwood plywood imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported hardwood plywood worth $29.4 million (52.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less 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 | $29.4M | 52.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 48.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 64.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 45.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 41.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports hardwood plywood from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.9M | 92% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| India | $541K | 1.8% |
| Russia | $200K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $111K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $58K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $34K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.04, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait hardwood plywood imports (HS 4412.33): 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 4412.33: Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood plywood imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported hardwood plywood worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by Indonesia (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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