Plastic packing articles (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $15.4 million of plastic packing articles (other) in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.8 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 | $15.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic packing articles (other) from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (29%), Saudi Arabia (20%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 21% |
| China | $2.5M | 16% |
| Oman | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $1.7M | 11% |
| United States | $655K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $312K | 2% |
| Qatar | $173K | 1.1% |
| France | $104K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $104K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing articles (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $363 thousand of plastic packing articles (other) in 2024 (163 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (49%), Saudi Arabia (24%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $178K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 5% |
| Qatar | $17K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.40 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 packing articles (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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