Non-cellular plastic film imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported non-cellular plastic film worth $19.7 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.0 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 | $19.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 7.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Saudi Arabia (26%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.2M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 13% |
| India | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $752K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $400K | 2% |
| Italy | $390K | 2% |
| Egypt | $290K | 1.5% |
| United States | $255K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $234K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 44% below the world average of $4.63, 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.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $421 thousand of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (196 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (37%), Iraq (18%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $157K | 37% |
| Iraq | $74K | 18% |
| United States | $67K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 7.4% |
| India | $13K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $5K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported non-cellular plastic film worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.0 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Kuwait exported $421 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Iraq and the United States. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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