Knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $41.7 million of knit t-shirt (other fibres) in 2024 (951 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $58.4 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 | $41.7M | 951 t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 902 t |
| 2020 | $58.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 986 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 916 t |
Where Kuwait imports knit t-shirt (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (35%), China (23%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.8M | 36% |
| China | $9.6M | 23% |
| India | $4.7M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $848K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $605K | 1.5% |
| Cambodia | $580K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.88 per kg, 87% above the world average of $23.45. 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.
Knit t-shirt (other fibres) exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $570 thousand (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (49%), Jordan (11%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $281K | 49% |
| Jordan | $64K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 10% |
| El Salvador | $34K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $24K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $22K | 3.9% |
| Iraq | $18K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6109.90): 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 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit t-shirt (other fibres) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $41.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 951 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by China (23%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.88 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $23.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $41.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and the United Kingdom. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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