Plastic film and sheet (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $2.7 million (198 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $2.7M | 198 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 466 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 594 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 595 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic film and sheet (other) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.7M | 61% |
| Taiwan | $382K | 14% |
| China | $240K | 8.8% |
| India | $140K | 5.1% |
| United States | $107K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $29K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.74 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.99): 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 3920.99: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film and sheet (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film and sheet (other) to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.74 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $11.58 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 film and sheet (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for plastic film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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