High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by Kuwait reached $3.3 million in 2024 (924 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.8 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 | $3.3M | 924 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 803 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 841 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 742 t |
Where Kuwait imports high-tenacity synthetic fabric from
Most of the value came from India (40%), China (27%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 40% |
| China | $907K | 27% |
| Egypt | $370K | 11% |
| South Korea | $254K | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $116K | 3.5% |
| Syria | $65K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.3% |
| France | $30K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.58, 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.
High-tenacity synthetic fabric exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $431 thousand (120 tonnes). Iraq alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $223K | 52% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 21% |
| Turkey | $63K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $19K | 4.5% |
| Iran | $10K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait high-tenacity synthetic fabric imports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 924 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (27%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
Yes. Kuwait exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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