Paper tablecloths and napkins imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported paper tablecloths and napkins worth $4.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.9 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 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 9.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports paper tablecloths and napkins from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 60% |
| China | $859K | 20% |
| Indonesia | $498K | 12% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.1% |
| India | $44K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1% |
| France | $29K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $26K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper tablecloths and napkins exports from Kuwait
Exports of paper tablecloths and napkins by Kuwait reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Belgium alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 72% |
| South Africa | $279K | 11% |
| Qatar | $143K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $37K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait paper tablecloths and napkins imports (HS 4818.30): 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 4818.30: Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of paper tablecloths and napkins imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported paper tablecloths and napkins worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper tablecloths and napkins to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (20%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper tablecloths and napkins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper tablecloths and napkins to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export paper tablecloths and napkins?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, South Africa and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper tablecloths and napkins?
The HS code for paper tablecloths and napkins is subheading 4818.30. 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 4818 page.
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