🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of knit swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Kuwait imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $19.9 million (390 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.9M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 554 t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 764 t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 404 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 524 t |
Where Kuwait imports knit swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were Italy (20%), China (18%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.9M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.6M | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $947K | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $872K | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $830K | 4.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $657K | 3.3% |
Types of knit swimwear and activewear under HS 6112
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 74% |
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 15% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.2% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.1% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price of knit swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $50.85 per kg, 55% above the world average of $32.83. 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.
Kuwait also exports knit swimwear and activewear
In 2024, Kuwait exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $953 thousand (70 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $666K | 70% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $103K | 11% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $69K | 7.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $29K | 3% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $28K | 2.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $15K | 1.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $11K | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $10K | 1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Knit swimwear and activewear trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $19.9 million in 2024 (390 tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import knit swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Italy (20%), China (18%), United States (7%).
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $50.85 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.83 per kg.
Does Kuwait export knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Kuwait exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $953 thousand in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Qatar.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
Knit swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6112 (Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit swimwear and activewear with Kuwait?
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