Leather handbag imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $84.3 million of leather handbag in 2024 (540 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $127.2 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 | $84.3M | 541 t |
| 2023 | $87.3M | 748 t |
| 2022 | $127.2M | 659 t |
| 2021 | $78.7M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $52.2M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 631 t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $55.1M | 749 t |
Where Kuwait imports leather handbag from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), France (23%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $41.6M | 49% |
| France | $19.7M | 23% |
| China | $6.0M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $673K | 0.8% |
| United States | $634K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $615K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $156.02 per kg, close to the world average of $140.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported leather handbag worth $5.4 million (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 74% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 19% |
| Qatar | $135K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $23K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather handbag worth $84.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($41.6 million), followed by France (23%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $156.02 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $140.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather handbag to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.1 million in 2017 to $84.3 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $127.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export leather handbag?
Yes. Kuwait exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $78.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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 4202 page.
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