Plastic office supplies imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plastic office supplies worth $6.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.3 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 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 860 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic office supplies from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 60% |
| United States | $677K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $398K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $355K | 5.1% |
| India | $287K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $226K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $127K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $89K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 1% |
| Italy | $66K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.46. 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.
Plastic office supplies exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $754 thousand of plastic office supplies in 2024 (65 tonnes). Bahrain alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $382K | 51% |
| China | $172K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $126K | 17% |
| Qatar | $68K | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic office supplies worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United States (10%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.46 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 office supplies to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. Kuwait exported $754 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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