Plastic household articles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Kuwait reached $18.3 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.2 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 | $18.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 51% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| India | $884K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $423K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $271K | 1.5% |
| United States | $268K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $199K | 1.1% |
| Iran | $180K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.4 million of plastic household articles in 2024 (561 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (40%), Saudi Arabia (31%), Bahrain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $550K | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $428K | 31% |
| Bahrain | $104K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $102K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 3.7% |
| Jordan | $35K | 2.5% |
| China | $32K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $25K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $22K | 1.6% |
| United States | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic household articles worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 59 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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