Pillow and cushion imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported pillow and cushion worth $36.2 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $50.4 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 | $36.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $50.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 6.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports pillow and cushion from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.9M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 19% |
| India | $3.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $763K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $403K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $325K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $292K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $236K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.87 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pillow and cushion exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported pillow and cushion worth $631 thousand (240 tonnes). Iraq alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $355K | 56% |
| Oman | $85K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 9.7% |
| Qatar | $33K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $7K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pillow and cushion worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.87 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $50.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export pillow and cushion?
Yes. Kuwait exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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