Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste by Kuwait reached $4.6 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.4 million.
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 | $4.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 38.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 64.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 73.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 55.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 90.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 94.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 57.0K t |
Where Kuwait exports mixed paper and cardboard waste to
India alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 98% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $33K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
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 mixed paper and cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed paper and cardboard waste from Kuwait?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Pakistan (1%) and Nigeria (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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