Plastic-faced wallpaper imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.1 million of plastic-faced wallpaper in 2024 (395 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 465 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 408 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 499 t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic-faced wallpaper from
Most of the value came from France (22%), South Korea (16%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $682K | 22% |
| South Korea | $504K | 16% |
| Belgium | $361K | 12% |
| China | $350K | 11% |
| United States | $298K | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 6% |
| Turkey | $178K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $156K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 5% |
| Germany | $125K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 86% above the world average of $4.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic-faced wallpaper imports (HS 4814.20): 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 4814.20: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-faced wallpaper imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic-faced wallpaper worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-faced wallpaper to Kuwait?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($682 thousand), followed by South Korea (16%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-faced wallpaper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $4.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-faced wallpaper to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper?
The HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper is subheading 4814.20. 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 4814 page.
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