Plastic building materials (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.8 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.1 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 | $8.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic building materials (other) from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Italy (9%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 43% |
| Italy | $784K | 9% |
| South Korea | $644K | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $581K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $462K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $457K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $379K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $192K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $178K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.24, 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic building materials (other) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (9%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
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