Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $2.8 million (448 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $2.8M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 806 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 903 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (25%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $700K | 25% |
| Germany | $199K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $178K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 5.6% |
| France | $98K | 3.6% |
| United States | $76K | 2.8% |
| India | $74K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, close to the world average of $6.55.
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 hose and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $6.55 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 hose and tubing (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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