Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.8 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.6 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 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 756 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 24.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports multi-purpose adhesive from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), Italy (18%), Spain (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $508K | 18% |
| Italy | $490K | 18% |
| Spain | $381K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 12% |
| India | $298K | 11% |
| United States | $145K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $140K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $139K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $62K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.14, 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 multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($508 thousand), followed by Italy (18%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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