Plaster products imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plaster products worth $5.6 million (26.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $5.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 48.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 70.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 59.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 47.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 52.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 39.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 40.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports plaster products from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $330K | 5.9% |
| China | $71K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $34K | 0.6% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.57, 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.
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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 6809.90: Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster: n.e.c. in heading no. 6809.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster products imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plaster products worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster products to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (6%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster products to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster products?
The HS code for plaster products is subheading 6809.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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