Molded paper pulp articles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of molded paper pulp articles by Kuwait reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.4 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 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports molded paper pulp articles from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (27%), China (23%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $812K | 27% |
| China | $702K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $546K | 18% |
| Syria | $255K | 8.4% |
| Jordan | $161K | 5.3% |
| Oman | $121K | 4% |
| United States | $100K | 3.3% |
| India | $79K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $78K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $45K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait molded paper pulp articles imports (HS 4823.70): 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 4823.70: Paper pulp: moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp.
Common questions
What is the value of molded paper pulp articles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported molded paper pulp articles worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply molded paper pulp articles to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by China (23%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of molded paper pulp articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of molded paper pulp articles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for molded paper pulp articles?
The HS code for molded paper pulp articles is subheading 4823.70. 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 4823 page.
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