Low-density polyethylene exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait exported low-density polyethylene worth $346.2 million (339.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $346.2M | 339.5K t |
| 2023 | $229.5M | 195.6K t |
| 2022 | $268.4M | 239.2K t |
| 2021 | $242.6M | 181.6K t |
| 2020 | $168.7M | 170.7K t |
| 2019 | $206.5M | 180.5K t |
| 2018 | $408.8M | 275.9K t |
| 2017 | $309.2M | 238.6K t |
Where Kuwait exports low-density polyethylene to
Most of it went to Vietnam (20%), China (19%), India (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $68.9M | 20% |
| China | $64.1M | 19% |
| India | $20.2M | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $19.1M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.5M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $10.6M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $10.1M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 2.8% |
| Togo | $9.2M | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $8.9M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low-density polyethylene imports to Kuwait
Kuwait imported $18.9 million of low-density polyethylene in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 65% |
| Qatar | $2.9M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $898K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $481K | 2.5% |
| India | $356K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $295K | 1.6% |
| United States | $69K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $61K | 0.3% |
| China | $21K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait low-density polyethylene exports (HS 3901.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported low-density polyethylene worth $346.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy low-density polyethylene from Kuwait?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($68.9 million), followed by China (19%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of low-density polyethylene from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $309.2 million in 2017 to $346.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $408.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $272.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import low-density polyethylene?
Yes. Kuwait imported $18.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $327.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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