Marker imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported marker worth $2.3 million (316 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $2.3M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 288 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 183 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 217 t |
Where Kuwait imports marker from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Japan (20%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $858K | 37% |
| Japan | $465K | 20% |
| Germany | $324K | 14% |
| United States | $156K | 6.7% |
| India | $119K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $115K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $113K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $35K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.63, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported marker worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by Japan (20%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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