Knit sweater (other fibres) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.5 million of knit sweater (other fibres) in 2024 (94 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 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 | $2.5M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 106 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 123 t |
Where Kuwait imports knit sweater (other fibres) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (18%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $857K | 34% |
| Italy | $448K | 18% |
| India | $396K | 16% |
| Turkey | $243K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 3.6% |
| Bangladesh | $82K | 3.2% |
| France | $70K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $60K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $46K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.89 per kg, close to the world average of $31.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit sweater (other fibres) exports from Kuwait
Exports of knit sweater (other fibres) by Kuwait reached $1.4 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $805K | 56% |
| Qatar | $445K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $128K | 8.9% |
| Italy | $35K | 2.4% |
| El Salvador | $10K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait knit sweater (other fibres) imports (HS 6110.90): 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 6110.90: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater (other fibres) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported knit sweater (other fibres) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit sweater (other fibres) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($857 thousand), followed by Italy (18%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit sweater (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.89 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $31.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit sweater (other fibres) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export knit sweater (other fibres)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit sweater (other fibres) is subheading 6110.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
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