Leather apparel imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.5 million of leather apparel in 2024 (90 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.4 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 | $7.5M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 99 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 11 t |
Where Kuwait imports leather apparel from
The largest suppliers were Italy (25%), Spain (11%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 25% |
| Spain | $858K | 11% |
| France | $848K | 11% |
| Turkey | $822K | 11% |
| India | $630K | 8.4% |
| Cambodia | $569K | 7.5% |
| China | $504K | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $249K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $132K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.86 per kg, close to the world average of $87.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather apparel exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported leather apparel worth $436 thousand (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (47%), United Arab Emirates (39%), Spain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $204K | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $169K | 39% |
| Spain | $30K | 7% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.7% |
| United States | $6K | 1.5% |
| Iraq | $5K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.6% |
| Latvia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather apparel imports (HS 4203.10): 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 4203.10: Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather apparel imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather apparel worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather apparel to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Spain (11%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather apparel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $87.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather apparel to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export leather apparel?
Yes. Kuwait exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather apparel?
The HS code for leather apparel is subheading 4203.10. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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