MDF (3–5 mm) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mdf (3–5 mm) by Kuwait reached $4.9 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $4.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 10.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports mdf (3–5 mm) from
Thailand alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.0M | 82% |
| China | $597K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $48K | 1% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 mdf (3–5 mm) imports (HS 4411.12): 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 4411.12: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (3–5 mm) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mdf (3–5 mm) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (3–5 mm) to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (12%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mdf (3–5 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mdf (3–5 mm) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (3–5 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (3–5 mm) is subheading 4411.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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