Luggage (plastic or textile) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of luggage (plastic or textile) by Kuwait reached $38.9 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $38.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 6.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports luggage (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+886% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.8M | 82% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $294K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $281K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $173K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $167K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $151K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.61 per kg, 46% below the world average of $10.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Luggage (plastic or textile) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $393 thousand of luggage (plastic or textile) in 2024 (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (46%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 16% |
| Iraq | $62K | 16% |
| Oman | $22K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $17K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $17K | 4.2% |
| Qatar | $9K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait luggage (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.12): 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (plastic or textile) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (plastic or textile) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by Italy (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 886% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.61 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $10.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (plastic or textile) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export luggage (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $38.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12. 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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