Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.6 million of notebooks, diaries and notepads in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 504 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 773 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 69% |
| Malaysia | $813K | 11% |
| Turkey | $454K | 6% |
| Indonesia | $425K | 5.6% |
| United States | $105K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $100K | 1.3% |
| India | $96K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 0.7% |
| France | $43K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Notebooks, diaries and notepads exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $980 thousand of notebooks, diaries and notepads in 2024 (34 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $626K | 64% |
| Qatar | $293K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.6% |
| France | $6K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): 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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Malaysia (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export notebooks, diaries and notepads?
Yes. Kuwait exported $980 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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