Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $2.9 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) from
Most of the value came from Sweden (48%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.4M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $525K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $278K | 9.7% |
| Norway | $273K | 9.5% |
| Finland | $131K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $79K | 2.8% |
| United States | $72K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $35K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $35K | 1.2% |
| India | $32K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
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 mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports (HS 4802.61): 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 4802.61: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Kuwait?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) is subheading 4802.61. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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