Paper and pulp articles (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and pulp articles (other) by Kuwait reached $27.3 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $27.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports paper and pulp articles (other) from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $17.8M | 65% |
| China | $4.3M | 16% |
| India | $3.6M | 13% |
| South Korea | $199K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $197K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $194K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $173K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $103K | 0.4% |
| United States | $86K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $86K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
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 paper and pulp articles (other) imports (HS 4823.90): 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 4823.90: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and pulp articles (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported paper and pulp articles (other) worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and pulp articles (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by China (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and pulp articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and pulp articles (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and pulp articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and pulp articles (other) is subheading 4823.90. 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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