Liquid skin wash imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $27.4 million of liquid skin wash in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports liquid skin wash from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (22%), United States (14%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 22% |
| United States | $4.0M | 15% |
| France | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 4% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $922K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.55 per kg, 201% above the world average of $3.50. 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.
Liquid skin wash exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $415 thousand of liquid skin wash in 2024 (221 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (41%), Bahrain (25%), United Arab Emirates (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $170K | 41% |
| Bahrain | $102K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 21% |
| Qatar | $43K | 11% |
| Yemen | $8K | 2% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.3% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported liquid skin wash worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United States (14%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024, 201% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2020 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export liquid skin wash?
Yes. Kuwait exported $415 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
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