Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $4.6 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (21%), Finland (13%), Sweden (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $973K | 21% |
| Finland | $599K | 13% |
| Sweden | $581K | 13% |
| India | $467K | 10% |
| Germany | $425K | 9.2% |
| China | $377K | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $325K | 7.1% |
| Malaysia | $298K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $158K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $109K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Kuwait?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($973 thousand), followed by Finland (13%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Kuwait
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.