Plastic packing cases imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $17.4 million of plastic packing cases in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 3.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic packing cases from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Saudi Arabia (24%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $915K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $879K | 5.1% |
| India | $769K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $555K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $506K | 2.9% |
| United States | $384K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $342K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases exports from Kuwait
Exports of plastic packing cases by Kuwait reached $2.2 million in 2024 (493 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Saudi Arabia (35%), Iraq (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+948% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $839K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $756K | 35% |
| Iraq | $326K | 15% |
| Lebanon | $71K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $49K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $42K | 2% |
| Morocco | $22K | 1% |
| Qatar | $17K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $13K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic packing cases worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plastic packing cases?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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